And here's the English song..
As I listen again now, I suddenly get to appreciate the nice sound system of the new branch of Kbox in Scape, it comes with the new touchscreen ipad-sort of monitor for choosing songs. I'm impressed that there is a screen for handstroke writing to choose songs apart from the usual singer/song/category selection, as well as some poker games icons for those who want to kill time while others are singing. *unpaid advertisement* :)
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
For the Love of Singing
I’ve always been fascinated with singing, though no one seems to really know :p
After photography, I’ve also met another guru, this time in the field of music. It’s the first time I know of anyone who actually sings in a pub in Sg (ok used to be one of my crazy dream jobs!). He’s the same Filipino guy (married) who referred me to my current job. I was curious about his singing antics so once and for all, we decided to go to KTV. Yeah he is quite good. He told me this: usually there are only 2 kinds of people who are KTV addicts:
1) Those who have a voice
2) Those who sing very lousily and are just going to KTV to shout with friends
After hearing me sing, his verdict: I belong to the first type! Yey! And he did point out my problem: ‘namimili ng kanta ang boses mo’. True enough, I can only sing comfortably in songs of average ranges, the easier ones to manipulate. I can barely sing a fast song or rock for that matter. Unlike him, he seems to carry any types of song, any genre so well. Well that’s a ‘paid’ voice, so it is expected. I’m just a leisure singer.
For the past few years in SG, I’ve been to KTV several times, but most of them were with 1 or 2 friends only. I enjoyed every moment of it. Before it is just a sort of a stress outlet, but later on I realized it’s something I love to do and wouldn’t mind wasting time on.
Recently I went to KTV with a group of new friends. Because I have a member card promo which I feel is a waste if I don’t get to use frequently, I asked them to tag along. I have long forgotten the feeling of a lot of people in a KTV room, last one being in Redbox 3 years ago during some teambuilding I guess.
More people attending actually means less chance of singing actually.
Other people singing uberly bad is ok, sometimes people can still carry it through with a cute attitude. Cute is subjective though :p
There are people who can sing very well and who seem to confidently overflaunting it by raising the key to 2 or 3 notes higher. It doesnt seem necessary too? Or maybe it's just me, I'm just a leisure singer after all. :)
The more unpleasant:
*If people who don’t hold a mic prefers to shout along and sing his/her own, I guess everyone’s eardrums are nearing hemorrhagic bleeding. I don’t find it funny or enjoyable.
*Coming across ‘buakaw’ people continuously queuing 10+ consecutive songs, shows lack of consideration!
*Personally I don’t finish the whole song (perhaps I will stop the song at the end of the first chorus, to give others a chance, besides, repeating the whole song is quite boring. I only finish the whole song for a few favorite songs) – Anyway, I didn’t know some people could consider this ‘bastos’ not to let them finish the whole song.
*And one person asks me how many people have confirmed attendance, I said ‘I think 3 or 4’ – she answered ‘maybe we want to postpone it some other time, because the more the merrier dba’. Is 3 or 4 considered too small a crowd for KTV?? Seems like nowadays, majority of people equate KTV to group singing and shouting sporadically.
Perhaps that is also the reason why some guys don’t like going to KTV to accompany their girlfriends. I suddenly pity those who are forced to participate in such mini-chaos.
And I was laughed at when few people knew I had gone to KTV alone for a few times before. Well all I can say is we all have different satisfaction levels, especially for people like me and kumare. Buti na lng, two of a kind. And I did stop doing so, nagpa-apekto naman. :p
I would still consider my best KTV moments as those with my kumare friend. It makes KTV more enjoyable when both of you know the songs each one is singing (I guess we have the same preference and follow the same artists). Strangely our chemistry is extremely good, unspoken agreement and yet we seem to jive well. Rules don’t have to be explicit at all, else it lacks the fun and excitement! If everything is told to you, then it's a waste. The key is just to be responsive and sensitive and spontaneous.
As mentioned a couple of times already, I always prefer quality over quantity in terms of crowd! But of course, on certain occasions, I don’t mind going to KTV in large groups of close friends, I wouldn’t mind the chaos if the company is worth the few bonding hours.
Ok enough of the talking, here’s a few sample clips from yours truly (kapalan na ng mukha!). Disclaimer: I’m not good, just tolerably average. Have a nice weekend everyone as I sing to the world. Let's toast to that. :) No, I am not drunk.
A chinese song:
An English song:
After photography, I’ve also met another guru, this time in the field of music. It’s the first time I know of anyone who actually sings in a pub in Sg (ok used to be one of my crazy dream jobs!). He’s the same Filipino guy (married) who referred me to my current job. I was curious about his singing antics so once and for all, we decided to go to KTV. Yeah he is quite good. He told me this: usually there are only 2 kinds of people who are KTV addicts:
1) Those who have a voice
2) Those who sing very lousily and are just going to KTV to shout with friends
After hearing me sing, his verdict: I belong to the first type! Yey! And he did point out my problem: ‘namimili ng kanta ang boses mo’. True enough, I can only sing comfortably in songs of average ranges, the easier ones to manipulate. I can barely sing a fast song or rock for that matter. Unlike him, he seems to carry any types of song, any genre so well. Well that’s a ‘paid’ voice, so it is expected. I’m just a leisure singer.
For the past few years in SG, I’ve been to KTV several times, but most of them were with 1 or 2 friends only. I enjoyed every moment of it. Before it is just a sort of a stress outlet, but later on I realized it’s something I love to do and wouldn’t mind wasting time on.
Recently I went to KTV with a group of new friends. Because I have a member card promo which I feel is a waste if I don’t get to use frequently, I asked them to tag along. I have long forgotten the feeling of a lot of people in a KTV room, last one being in Redbox 3 years ago during some teambuilding I guess.
More people attending actually means less chance of singing actually.
Other people singing uberly bad is ok, sometimes people can still carry it through with a cute attitude. Cute is subjective though :p
There are people who can sing very well and who seem to confidently overflaunting it by raising the key to 2 or 3 notes higher. It doesnt seem necessary too? Or maybe it's just me, I'm just a leisure singer after all. :)
The more unpleasant:
*If people who don’t hold a mic prefers to shout along and sing his/her own, I guess everyone’s eardrums are nearing hemorrhagic bleeding. I don’t find it funny or enjoyable.
*Coming across ‘buakaw’ people continuously queuing 10+ consecutive songs, shows lack of consideration!
*Personally I don’t finish the whole song (perhaps I will stop the song at the end of the first chorus, to give others a chance, besides, repeating the whole song is quite boring. I only finish the whole song for a few favorite songs) – Anyway, I didn’t know some people could consider this ‘bastos’ not to let them finish the whole song.
*And one person asks me how many people have confirmed attendance, I said ‘I think 3 or 4’ – she answered ‘maybe we want to postpone it some other time, because the more the merrier dba’. Is 3 or 4 considered too small a crowd for KTV?? Seems like nowadays, majority of people equate KTV to group singing and shouting sporadically.
Perhaps that is also the reason why some guys don’t like going to KTV to accompany their girlfriends. I suddenly pity those who are forced to participate in such mini-chaos.
And I was laughed at when few people knew I had gone to KTV alone for a few times before. Well all I can say is we all have different satisfaction levels, especially for people like me and kumare. Buti na lng, two of a kind. And I did stop doing so, nagpa-apekto naman. :p
I would still consider my best KTV moments as those with my kumare friend. It makes KTV more enjoyable when both of you know the songs each one is singing (I guess we have the same preference and follow the same artists). Strangely our chemistry is extremely good, unspoken agreement and yet we seem to jive well. Rules don’t have to be explicit at all, else it lacks the fun and excitement! If everything is told to you, then it's a waste. The key is just to be responsive and sensitive and spontaneous.
As mentioned a couple of times already, I always prefer quality over quantity in terms of crowd! But of course, on certain occasions, I don’t mind going to KTV in large groups of close friends, I wouldn’t mind the chaos if the company is worth the few bonding hours.
Ok enough of the talking, here’s a few sample clips from yours truly (kapalan na ng mukha!). Disclaimer: I’m not good, just tolerably average. Have a nice weekend everyone as I sing to the world. Let's toast to that. :) No, I am not drunk.
A chinese song:
An English song:
Sunday, August 15, 2010
My Fan's Club
My fan's club has 4 members now! Cheers!
Ironically, in my generation, we were deprived of males. Now the next generation are all naughty boys.
And yes kagwapuhan runs in the blood! oops :p
P.S. My friend and I were humorously talking about medical benefits of our respective companies. Paid maternity leave goes up to 4 or 5 months for us. Geesh too bad if we dont get to use it! tsk tsk
Monday, August 9, 2010
Artsy Bitchy Shot
I guess it's better I dont know the technicalities of photography, so I can just shoot subjectively and judge with fresh eyes. :p Like Ellen with her judging stint in American Idol. Everyone doesnt have to be an expert, she can just do it, simply based on gut feel and from a regular audience's viewpoint.
Referring to camouflaging the fats, I like this picture I took for a friend, I find the pose sexy :p.
And showing an ordinary shot of her that I didnt post in fb.
Angle makes a difference right? Or if you still cant see my point or deny that it makes sense, I guess it is better to just donate your camera to charity. :D
P.S: I wonder why some people have to post hundreds and thousands of pictures of a same event same background same everything, cant you filter and choose the best shots, do the audience a favor that they only have to scan through the best shots. hahaha
Referring to camouflaging the fats, I like this picture I took for a friend, I find the pose sexy :p.
And showing an ordinary shot of her that I didnt post in fb.
Angle makes a difference right? Or if you still cant see my point or deny that it makes sense, I guess it is better to just donate your camera to charity. :D
P.S: I wonder why some people have to post hundreds and thousands of pictures of a same event same background same everything, cant you filter and choose the best shots, do the audience a favor that they only have to scan through the best shots. hahaha
Photography and I
I submitted some beach photos in an online contest and unexpectedly won first prize! I am fondly coined as 'award-winning' among my close friends from then on. :)
What I get for a prize, a free 3d2n stay in Angsana Bintan Resort for two, worth 800sgd! I couldnt believe this can happen to me, I have never won anything this much by luck! Hearing about the good news, it was so amazing where u feel tickles all over you!
Nowadays there are so much people into photography, investing in more lens and other powerful tools. I am still using my 3yr old p/s digicam. Living by my simple ways (i.e. kuripot?), why buy when you can borrow :p Kidding aside, I dont want to develop a new addiction, I am satisfied to just be a leisure photographer. With the p&s, I am only limited to take nature shots, where the sun helps me a lot in achieving good scenic pictures. I am happy enough when some people say I have a potential in photography :))
I am not good with taking portrait shots. Ok with the numerous times I was taken portrait shots in a studio in binondo ;p, I guess there are simple secrets a photographer needs to know about taking portraits, especially women :)
1) Vanity and not reality
It's not just about how over-clear your picture is. No one wants to be taken over-clear pictures where big pores, pimples, blackheads, scars, fine lines are clearly visible. I've heard of male photographers responding back 'eh ganon naman talaga hitsura nyan'. If you are a taking a photo of a bride, I am sure she wants you to find her best angle and work on it, make it prettier. I am not spending 100k+ for a wedding package and posing for you to take pictures of reality.. I want it to be closer to fantasy.
2) Forget about lighting
Isnt it obvious that sometiems, over-exposed pictures always make a woman prettier? The skin becomes very fair and smooth. The imperfections are hidden. The overall face shines with a glow. Same with those in dim lights. Just dont overdo and overfollow lighting rules.
3) Forget about the rule of thirds
If you can take a closeup picture of me with symmetrical perfect 10 score, I guess I probably wont be talking to you and paying you, I should be a model and you should be paying me. There are only a luckly few common people who can look so good with the camera that you can fill the whole picture with her face. Refrain from doing this so often in prenup for ordinary-looking couples. And besides, most likely the women might have splurged on her gowns and some accesories that she wants to be captured altogether rather than just her face occupying 70-90% of a picture.
4) Camouflage the fats
Fats are the worst enemy of any woman. Avoid avoid focusing on any problem areas, big belly, big thighs, double chin and big shoulders.
Shoulder fats seem to be the hardest part to get rid of, and is also the most visible in a normal half-body picture
My friend shared to me what she learned in a paid workshop. (oops I am not supposed to share then) but who cares. :p An efficient photographer should naturally camouflage the problem areas by using other elements. If the bride has big shoulders, then have poses where the groom is hugging her or putting his arms on her shoulders. Sounds witty to me.
Here are some of the latest shots I had taken while enjoying my prize in Angsana resort :) On the contrary, I guess I won because only a few people joined :p. Who cares, the best things in life are free!
What I get for a prize, a free 3d2n stay in Angsana Bintan Resort for two, worth 800sgd! I couldnt believe this can happen to me, I have never won anything this much by luck! Hearing about the good news, it was so amazing where u feel tickles all over you!
Nowadays there are so much people into photography, investing in more lens and other powerful tools. I am still using my 3yr old p/s digicam. Living by my simple ways (i.e. kuripot?), why buy when you can borrow :p Kidding aside, I dont want to develop a new addiction, I am satisfied to just be a leisure photographer. With the p&s, I am only limited to take nature shots, where the sun helps me a lot in achieving good scenic pictures. I am happy enough when some people say I have a potential in photography :))
I am not good with taking portrait shots. Ok with the numerous times I was taken portrait shots in a studio in binondo ;p, I guess there are simple secrets a photographer needs to know about taking portraits, especially women :)
1) Vanity and not reality
It's not just about how over-clear your picture is. No one wants to be taken over-clear pictures where big pores, pimples, blackheads, scars, fine lines are clearly visible. I've heard of male photographers responding back 'eh ganon naman talaga hitsura nyan'. If you are a taking a photo of a bride, I am sure she wants you to find her best angle and work on it, make it prettier. I am not spending 100k+ for a wedding package and posing for you to take pictures of reality.. I want it to be closer to fantasy.
2) Forget about lighting
Isnt it obvious that sometiems, over-exposed pictures always make a woman prettier? The skin becomes very fair and smooth. The imperfections are hidden. The overall face shines with a glow. Same with those in dim lights. Just dont overdo and overfollow lighting rules.
3) Forget about the rule of thirds
If you can take a closeup picture of me with symmetrical perfect 10 score, I guess I probably wont be talking to you and paying you, I should be a model and you should be paying me. There are only a luckly few common people who can look so good with the camera that you can fill the whole picture with her face. Refrain from doing this so often in prenup for ordinary-looking couples. And besides, most likely the women might have splurged on her gowns and some accesories that she wants to be captured altogether rather than just her face occupying 70-90% of a picture.
4) Camouflage the fats
Fats are the worst enemy of any woman. Avoid avoid focusing on any problem areas, big belly, big thighs, double chin and big shoulders.
Shoulder fats seem to be the hardest part to get rid of, and is also the most visible in a normal half-body picture
My friend shared to me what she learned in a paid workshop. (oops I am not supposed to share then) but who cares. :p An efficient photographer should naturally camouflage the problem areas by using other elements. If the bride has big shoulders, then have poses where the groom is hugging her or putting his arms on her shoulders. Sounds witty to me.
Here are some of the latest shots I had taken while enjoying my prize in Angsana resort :) On the contrary, I guess I won because only a few people joined :p. Who cares, the best things in life are free!
Jay and Jolin again
Ok fangirl for the last time, well anyway only one person can make me crazy :D
Jay's concert finale in Taiwan has a special guest, no other than Jolin. Top 2 icons of Taiwan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQv3_dFfUN0
And the juicy part, Jolin is Jay's ex 5 yrs ago! When their careers were just starting, the two were once a pair. He has composed songs for Jolin in her earlier
albums. This is what the rumor is, grapevine. Due to Jay's womanizing ways, he dumped her for another famous pretty TV news anchor (who I actualy dont consider lovelier than Jolin). Jolin was said to be torn after the break-up. Both their careers grew stronger throughout the years, being the best-selling icon of Taiwan
superstars. Jolin seemed to be more competitive after the break-up and exerted lots of effort to improve her skills, now earning the title of being a dancing diva. It was said that her motivation was to beat Jay and she did, a few times in records selling. Jay broke up with the news anchor and consequently get linked to various women from time to time. It was said they were not in good terms.
And to everyone's surprise, they hooked up again in Jay's concert, whatever the dance means! Love it. Super kilig watching this. I hope they do get back together! They are just too good to be together, two of a kind, no one could ever compare and dare come close :)
Now the saying 'Nan Ren Bu Hwai, Nu Ren Bu Ai'. I am not much of a fan, but yes, Jay is an exception :p. Why bother the starlets when you can have the brightest star, wake up kid! :p
Old concert 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SQKBSfZH3E&feature=related
Admiration for Jay
Jay got me into so much temptations recently..
First Attempt
It was announced that he'll be having a concert in one of the Saturdays of July in SG. I was so upset hearing the news as the concert date coincided with my vacation in Manila. Haha to be honest if i did insist on preponing my return flight to sg, I wont be able to attend my barkada's wedding. Yup I am guilty of being unsupportive :) We werent really very close buds, just a newer member of the barkada and also someone whom I have much respect for.. (hmm he's the only person who has ever beaten me academically in my entire school life, need I say more how much of an uber alien this earthling is!) I would recall a Chinese saying my mom would jokingly say 'hong te chua bo, ke po tan tiong' = 'the king weds a concubine and all the kepo's (nosey people) wants to take part in the party'. :) Sorry but Jay Chou has become an influential person in my life.
The night before concert booking date, I thought it over and slept on it and woke up saying 'Yes I'm gonna do it, I'll move my flight earlier'. And again I was haunted by the OCBC credit card priority booking. I dont have one so I asked my friend to book for us. I thought things would go well, who knows online booking got screwed up with the numerous millions of people trying to get hold of the tickets, local and international. My friend should have queued in the booth itself, like what I did back in 2008 for Jay's concert. So tickets were sold out in 2hours or so. Selling like hotcakes literally.
Second Attempt
After all the chaos, same day it was announced there will be a new show added on the Friday (one day before the previously scheduled show). Again did the same thing thought about it whole night, it was actualy quite pricey to rebook my flight and much effort too. But as you grow older, things that tickle you and those you are so 100% deadly surely sure you like, it's just so hard to let go. This time my friend cant make it so it's a one-man battle. I smsed an officemate to bring his credit card. I'm gonna queue at 9am first thing in the morning before going to work. That said, next day (booking day), I ran into the chaos of being locked out with all belongings in my bedroom (refer to previous entry on 1st locked out attempt). Struggled till 8pm after work and finally able to get this fixed. I seemed to lose the enthusiasm that day. At the back of my mind, cant help thinking why on earth are the forces against me.
Is this an omen, like blocking off some misfortune that will be happening those days. Better something exciting awaits me in Manila for staying those extra days. I concede.
Third Attempt
Due to insistent public demand, a third show was added on the Sunday (day after the original scheduled show). My family was with me and I had depleted May's budget early on :p. Tipid mode and tamad mode too so I gave it up. My friend again has a failed attempt as the tickets again got soldout in 2hours. I actualy dont know why she didnt try harder. For myself, I just felt sad. Really dont understand why among the 365 days of 2010, the 3 concerts day should be during the time I will be out!!! grrh I surrender to faith. Not meant to be and I lost the energy to screw my plans :(
I didnt know scalpers are also famous in sg. Those lucky crazy people who rushed to buy the tickets, some are selling the tickets online, at least double or triple the price! scary. And also a lot of crazy people out there who have booked to watch all 3 consecutive nights!
It probably hurts not to get something you like with your whole heart. You wont know when the next opportunity comes, or will it still ever come? Life is just like that. Well as for Jay's concerts, it seems to come only every 3 years.. :(
And did anything remarkable those extra days.. yeah big time.. I got stranded in the airport as the flight was postponed for 2.5hours.
First Attempt
It was announced that he'll be having a concert in one of the Saturdays of July in SG. I was so upset hearing the news as the concert date coincided with my vacation in Manila. Haha to be honest if i did insist on preponing my return flight to sg, I wont be able to attend my barkada's wedding. Yup I am guilty of being unsupportive :) We werent really very close buds, just a newer member of the barkada and also someone whom I have much respect for.. (hmm he's the only person who has ever beaten me academically in my entire school life, need I say more how much of an uber alien this earthling is!) I would recall a Chinese saying my mom would jokingly say 'hong te chua bo, ke po tan tiong' = 'the king weds a concubine and all the kepo's (nosey people) wants to take part in the party'. :) Sorry but Jay Chou has become an influential person in my life.
The night before concert booking date, I thought it over and slept on it and woke up saying 'Yes I'm gonna do it, I'll move my flight earlier'. And again I was haunted by the OCBC credit card priority booking. I dont have one so I asked my friend to book for us. I thought things would go well, who knows online booking got screwed up with the numerous millions of people trying to get hold of the tickets, local and international. My friend should have queued in the booth itself, like what I did back in 2008 for Jay's concert. So tickets were sold out in 2hours or so. Selling like hotcakes literally.
Second Attempt
After all the chaos, same day it was announced there will be a new show added on the Friday (one day before the previously scheduled show). Again did the same thing thought about it whole night, it was actualy quite pricey to rebook my flight and much effort too. But as you grow older, things that tickle you and those you are so 100% deadly surely sure you like, it's just so hard to let go. This time my friend cant make it so it's a one-man battle. I smsed an officemate to bring his credit card. I'm gonna queue at 9am first thing in the morning before going to work. That said, next day (booking day), I ran into the chaos of being locked out with all belongings in my bedroom (refer to previous entry on 1st locked out attempt). Struggled till 8pm after work and finally able to get this fixed. I seemed to lose the enthusiasm that day. At the back of my mind, cant help thinking why on earth are the forces against me.
Is this an omen, like blocking off some misfortune that will be happening those days. Better something exciting awaits me in Manila for staying those extra days. I concede.
Third Attempt
Due to insistent public demand, a third show was added on the Sunday (day after the original scheduled show). My family was with me and I had depleted May's budget early on :p. Tipid mode and tamad mode too so I gave it up. My friend again has a failed attempt as the tickets again got soldout in 2hours. I actualy dont know why she didnt try harder. For myself, I just felt sad. Really dont understand why among the 365 days of 2010, the 3 concerts day should be during the time I will be out!!! grrh I surrender to faith. Not meant to be and I lost the energy to screw my plans :(
I didnt know scalpers are also famous in sg. Those lucky crazy people who rushed to buy the tickets, some are selling the tickets online, at least double or triple the price! scary. And also a lot of crazy people out there who have booked to watch all 3 consecutive nights!
It probably hurts not to get something you like with your whole heart. You wont know when the next opportunity comes, or will it still ever come? Life is just like that. Well as for Jay's concerts, it seems to come only every 3 years.. :(
And did anything remarkable those extra days.. yeah big time.. I got stranded in the airport as the flight was postponed for 2.5hours.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Fave Collections
Some of the things I fancy:
I think I fell in love with this cute long shirt (pantulog), it was so cuddly na nanghinayang ako gamitin, sayang hehe :)
My new bedsheet. My ate's bday gift to me, I told her I need a new bedsheet and I want a pink color as I dont have a girly one yet here. Just the right shade of pink that I like! not the flashy type, I like soft colors that will aid putting me to a good sleep. :)
Finally I got time to frame this picture, gives my room a personalized finish. :p
I think I fell in love with this cute long shirt (pantulog), it was so cuddly na nanghinayang ako gamitin, sayang hehe :)
My new bedsheet. My ate's bday gift to me, I told her I need a new bedsheet and I want a pink color as I dont have a girly one yet here. Just the right shade of pink that I like! not the flashy type, I like soft colors that will aid putting me to a good sleep. :)
Finally I got time to frame this picture, gives my room a personalized finish. :p
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