ThE UnSp0k3N vOicE ~

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Tweet-a-tweet
JarWee...
... paying respect to late Jeremy, though i admit, we are not THAT close! But i did miss him...
... has his mood lightened up by the J-team. its been a long time since i laugh like that...
... was 'molested' by a boy in Han's but enjoy the short interaction with the kid!
... was disappointed with them being LATE again! Heck! I have my own breakfast and start myself.
... managed to study in Woodlands library with jun hao for a day!
... is having knee & back injury! Can't really do simple exercise to lose weight *sob*!
... wanted to do a lot of things after exam!!!
... has his December weekends almost(all) filled up with events!
... missed his LIFE!

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 11:00 PM |

Saturday, November 21, 2009

如果没有你
歌手：莫文蔚专辑：如果没有你
hey我真的好想你
现在窗外面又开始下着雨
眼睛干干的有想哭的心情
不知道你现在到底在哪里
hey我真的好想你
太多的情绪没适当的表情
最想说的话我应该从何说起
最想说的话我该从何说起
你是否也像我一样在想你
如果没有你
没有过去我不会有伤心
但是有如果还是要爱你
如果没有你
我在哪里又有什么可惜
反正一切来不及
反正没有了自已
hey我真的好想你
不知道你现在到底在哪里
你是否也像我一样在想你

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 11:04 PM |

我落泪了
是失望吗?
是难过吗?
还是因为我累了。
是绝望吗?
是自责吗?
还是因为感触很多。
一个人，一辆车。一首歌，一滴累。难过与失望，
无奈与无助，
想念与怀念。
嗨。
情不自禁的多愁善感起来。
听着，听着。
一首平常喜欢的情歌，
竟然还是能让我落泪了。
男儿有泪不轻弹，
只是未到伤心处。
试问:
我怎么了?

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 10:54 PM |

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Away not Out
      Had been away from Blogging for quite a while... Busy with work, gatherings, meet-ups, birthdays, weddings... What else? STUDIES!~ This semester had been a hectic semester for me... but honestly, i did not put in much effort yet... So i guess, its me to be blame.
      Had been feeling tired and down... Lost motivation and confidence... Especially when i can't even sing happily now. Last night was one of the more enjoyable night. That is very important to me...
      Early in the morning, i received smses from a friend and communication breaks down... I don't understand what he trying to say. I asked more yet did not get the answer to the questions im asking. It happens frequently to two friends of mine, a little used to it but still can be rather fed up. Imagine, i just woke up! What a day to start with.
      Collected my Nike Human Race Funpack. The tee is too big for me. i should have take a medium size. Anyway, Dingze & Ermei accompany me there and we lunch at Popeye. Not impressive meal. I head home after a little shopping at Marina Square.
      In the night time, my sister wanted to go to Queensway. I drove. On our way there, i met with some incidents (not accidents). The whole journey to and fro was not pleasant. I was exhausted after that. My sister keep nagging and pointed ALL my mistakes in driving. There are times where it were the other road users' fault, yet i was reprimanded. I wonder if she really a good teacher. Do teacher always scold before finding out the truth? Its rather irritating. I am not her students. Soon, i ignored her comments. On our way back, i even say "Talk to you can really vomit blood". I couldn't take it. The shopping there was a pleasant trip though. We are okay now, we just have heated conversations once a while.. hmm...
      Wasn't in the correct mind to judge the road, i asked my buddy to drive instead of me driving. He seemed shocked but agreed. I rested while he drive. Ermei re-joined us back for a fun bowl @OCC. I stared off feeling that i could control the bowling ball better. And soon, record one of my higher scores in recent years. Special thanks to the guy beside our lane. He bowled the same style as me, start at the same bolt just different arrows. He wasn't really consistent either, judging from the arrows his ball landed. Ermei and Dingze added the fun to it. DIY, i beat Dingze in the last game for the first time since... i can't remember... haha... so happy.
      Wasn't been bowling well for a long time, so i was happy with it. It came at the right time to give me a boost. Now i must study and prepare for next week's Nike Run! Its my first competitive run. Moreover, its 10 KILOMETERS!!!

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 3:22 PM |

Monday, September 21, 2009

你有什么感觉
学业上的压力，
财经上的压力，
情感上的压力，
给予自己的压力，
排到慢慢的时间表，
有时真的似乎喘不过气来。
我有些疲惫，似乎到了该放弃的时候。
但庆幸的是我有几位对我不离不弃，了解我的好朋友。
面对他们，我能打开胸怀，有感而言。
对于他们，我抱有万二分的谢意。
谢谢你们！谢谢Thinyu, 定泽，Nat for the timely support!
You guys may not notice it, but thanks a lot.
现在的我除了疲倦，心情已经好很多了。
面对迎面而来的挑战，我会做好准备，不容易被打倒。
未来的路还很漫长，但我相信我能走到我要去的方向！

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 1:37 AM |

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

09.09.09
      what does '09' meant to you? Today, at 09:09:09Hrs & 21:09:09Hrs, we get to see something that we may need to wait for 100 years to achieve. Though next year, i believe we will see 10:10:10 phenomenum. But to be honest, do you feel anything at this time? How do you feel on this special day?
      I had been having a mixed feeling throughout the whole day. Yesterday, something happened and trigger my tiredness... Recently had been rather worn out over the events, assigments, school etc... Hence, get rather emotional easily...
      I gained a good friend 2 years ago, but lost a xiao di last year... both around this day. I had been asking myself if i should sms him. It was his birthday today. But... why should i take the first step since he is the one that did not wish to contact us... Why must we always be the one to give in...
      Despite all the struggle... i smsed him at 09:09:09pm a birthday greetings... to meet the special moment. But the reply i get was lukewarm. At least he bothers to reply, i guess? I shall not say i am disappointed... but guess still nursing the pain of losing a friend... but definitely not that hurting... Just tired... and a little emo.
      I wonder why he put the photo of me and him during our 'August fun Time'. Guess he did once said that he like the photos alot... So maybe i think too much, nothing significant over that decision... Anyway, i am too tired to think of anything else... But like what Nat say, i do feel better after deciding to sms him. Thanks thinyu for the listening ear too.. =D

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 9:51 PM |

Saturday, August 15, 2009

GAGA-LICIOUS
      An impromptu decision. An unsure decision. But in the end, i made the decision. I skipped a lesson just to watch Lady GaGa 'LIVE' in Singapore. Brought the tix on Monday for the Wednesday concert. Regret the decision? Not really. Disappointed? Just a little...
      Wonder Twins brought the question up over MSN on Monday night as they know i do like Lady GaGa's music and even bought her CD in HMV. Its more like a love at first... erm... hearing? I like dance music and hers are siimply catchy. Hence, when the proposal was brought up, i was tempted. But i had a lessons on WED though... after some persuation, i decided to go for the concert over the lessons... Bad Wee Liang...
      On that day, we grab a bite over at Great World City basement - Old Chang Kee's 'I Love Singapore' Curry Puff each & we shared 3 Cinnamon bread. I assure you, i can make much better Cinnamon bread (the flavours) than the place there. Its not up to standard yet... not up to the then famous Saint Cinnamon (the one famous in the late 90s in bishan J8). Anyway, we ate the food while queuing up for the entrance.
      The crowd was insane. As the venue was at Fort Canning, the crowd queue up to the Carpark far away from the entrance, up the hill. No proper crowd control, no proper instructions, no proper barricades. The place was a mess. To think that nothing could probably be worse than that, i was wrong. Everything other than Lady GaGa's performance was disappointing.
      The sound system was awful (no surround sound), The opening act was awful & draggy (poor song choice and boring beat box/DJ-ing), The time delay was tiring (delayed for at least 1.2Hr), The stage was lousy (No big TV screen, just a simple stage)... Poor air ventilation (lack of breath... those who know me should know i hate BIG crowds)...
      Though her performance was great... I have to admit that i was a little too tired to fully enjoy it... Oh ya... 10k people in Singapore went there. Imagine how squeezy it can be... i was sandwiched between 2 females... hence i can't move much, have to use the free 'fan' to block my breath from reaching the lady in front. If not, kana charge sexual harrasment then i jia lat liao
      She did pretty good singing live... was pretty amazed as usually for someone who sing dance music, they can simply edit and add effects to their voice... but when she sing 'Brown Eyes' & soothing version of 'Pokerface', she was great.... =D Man, this girl can really SING~! Will want to go for more these type of show. provided if $$ permits...
      One thing i noticed, there are really alot of gay boys around... the one that caught our attention must definitely be the one who are topless wearing a ribbon & a tie... can you imagine that...? Ok, at least he do have the body to show off... LOL
      After that, we had a rest at Xing Wang HK cafe. Never had i thought that the first place i go to ION is a cafe. But the service and food are nice... will definitely go again... =D Great company... Will uploads some pics in facebook soon....

Labels: Concert, Fort Canning, Lady Gaga, Music, Singapore

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 12:03 AM |

Sunday, August 09, 2009

Rekindle Memories
      It been more than a year since i last step onto the causeway. No, i am not talking about Causeway Point, but the actual causeway that link Singapore with Malaysia. This time round, i get to cross the bridge to the new custom of Malaysia. First Impression? Not impressive at all. The road was so jammed that we could take a nap on the bus... We spent almost an hour sitting on the bus. That is freaking long.
      The new custom is cleaner, air-conditioned... more stations but same speed. We still have to slowly wait for our turn, but at least its more cooling. Took a photo at the exit of the custom, but was stopped by security to delete away. To be honest, the photo only consist of me, Dz and the background of mini waterfall. Nothing about the custom. Hmm... strict? Maybe.
      We are simply hungry after the long wait. After changing our S$ to Ringit, we went to a new place to have our 'brunch', Mr Baoz. It is situated level 3 of JB City Square.

      We ordered six different flavours of Baos, including Curry Chicken flavour. But when we received our orders, i think it was not what we ordered, anyway, we were too hungry to remember what is our order. Hence, we began eating... The menu was really attractive to me... The variety was special.. Imagine Baos having so many kind of fillings and toppings... it looks more like Donuts but taste smooth... Can't wait to visit them a second time. Other than Baoz, Dz had local white coffee, i had a Peppermint Chocolaz, while Ermei had Strawberry Green Tea. I simply love my drinks~!

      We moved off to the first destination... Danga City Mall. Ermei recommend that place as it is rather new and give us an impression of a great place to shop. To be honest, it wasn't. I don't blame Ermei as who will not get that impression if they just judge the place with their website... Most of the tenants are the property managment's own shop. Most of the shops have no one taking care of the shops, some did not even had any renovations. No crowd in the mall. At least, the transport from Custom to the mall is FREE. Dz and i did get ourselves a top each (Buy 1 get 1 free) to make the trip not totally fruitless.
      After leaving Danga Mall, we head to Taman Sentosa to shop, sing & eat... I got myself some socks and briefs... *shy* at The Store... Taman Sentosa's KTV is cheap... we spent around RM25 for 3 person... singing for 3-4 hours? I lost count le... We also recorded some videos during our KTV-ing... Despite going out of tune etc, we enjoyed alot... and that is what matters most... isn't it? its been a long time since i last went there... so it do brings back some memories... walking around Taman Sentosa or JB... finding food.....
      Talking about food, we 'Da Bao (take-away) some famous roasted pork/duck/char shew ate at the Famous food hawker... Thanks to Ermei, he recommended us the delicious dishes... Other than those we brought... we also ordered Beggar Chicken & Fried Oyster Omelette there. All taste delicious... Can't forget the strong herb taste of the chicken & duck... How can we forget the gigantic Sugercane? The meal make us BLOATED... sh*t! our tummy all came out... except for Dz...

The Beggar Chicken

Roasted Delicacies

      After dinner, we head to Danga Bay... Its our first time there. Walked down the beach, we came to see a stretch of restaurants before the Bay Leaf Convention Center. Its pretty nice... The building looks like a GIGANTIC Bay leaf... inside, it was having Orchid & Bonsai Exhibition... Overall, it looked cool, but i do not fancy the exhibits from other Asian countries... it lack of life... i prefer Singapore's National Orchid Garden.
      Next to the convention center, there is a BIG stage. But it was still early then, no show was put up. We walked along another stretch of food center & shopping village. Man, it was so long... Our legs are tired after walking through it... Other than that, there are also a Pasar Malam style theme park, plant market... Its a nice experience, but definitely will not go there again due to inaccessiblity....

Entrance @Danga bay

Restaurants @Danga Bay

Festive Street Mall

Merry-Go-Round

Petting Zoo @Danga Bay

      Though tiring, its sure a great trip... looking forward to the next outing =D Malaysia, Truly Asia...

Labels: Bay Leaf Convention Center, Danga Bay, Danga City Mall, JB, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Mr Baoz

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 12:22 PM |

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

$ING DOLLAR
      Before Sunday, i wondered if i would be disappointed. I waited anxiously for the day to come. My first musical in Esplanade. My first musical since Secondary School days. Will it be a flop? Will it worth the money? But looking at the list of theatre casts, deep within my heart, i was expecting a great show ahead.
      On Sunday, i was treated with an awesome show. Never did it let me down right from the beginning till the very end. I laughed, I tear, I was touched. Kudos to the eight greats - Lim Kay Siu, Sebastian Tan, Hossan Leong, Selena Tan, Emma Yong, Pam Oei, Kumar & Najip Ali. Lim Kay Siu may seems to be outshone by the other seven casts, his existence added colours to the show. Sebastian's voice wowed me since i last heard him in the national song 'Will You'. i was surprised to find out that he was the singer for the theme song for 'Price of Peace' (Ch 8 TV Drama). Dim Sum Dollies, Selena, Emma & Pam, was simply great as well. They started out as the three 'Lui' (Hokkien for Money) before transforming into Tiger Auntie, Chinese Prostitute & Philipino Maid/Prostitute respectively. I simply love their accent. They are hilarious.
      Kumar, the Bangladeshi worker, was simply acting naturally, communicating with the audience and adding a new dimension to the show, Najip Ali, as Macik, was the first to touch my heart with his Malay rendition of "Keeping It Clean". But yet his small segment ended with laughter over his new-age dance move. Simply great. Did i miss out anyone? Oh yeah, Mr Hossan Leong. Hossan Leong was simply being himself, right from the beginning. I was like "hmm... ok, that is so Hossan". But he received one of the loudest applause when he impersonate Michael Jackson.
      He re-acted the classic scene of Michael Jackson's Triller and dance moves. He was joined by the other guys who acted as the well-known criminals with financial fraud in Singapore. Together, they dance and sing. Its like a small tribute to Michael Jackson. Initially, i was laughing and impressed by the idea and the various characters. But soon, i found myself in tears. When i saw the scene of the 5 guys dancing to the song 'White Collar Criminal', i couldn't help but think that it was great to see so many talented artistes sharing the same stage. I even thought this will be the greatest National Day performance compared to NDP parade shows over the years. Its a show that speaks truely Singaporean language... reflects truly Singapore culture... this is home... TRULY...

Get your tix @ Sistic.com

      It definitely worth the price tag. I will consider going back to the broadway if time, schedules permits... Especially if such a powerful casts were put together again...

Labels: Esplanade, Musical, Singapore

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 11:51 PM |

Friday, July 31, 2009

Awaits for Results
      My special term results was out... I managed only 2 Bs (B & B+). which is not what i aimed for... but i do expect this grade after failing to do my best in the papers. I aiming for As to pull up my CAP. Nevertheless, it wasn't too bad since overall CAP did move up by a little. Among my study group, i wasn't the best performer. This year, Lao Mao was the best again. Guess i will try harder this new semester.
      Recently had been feeling tired. But today, despite my tiredness, i made my first attempt on Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake. Its non-bake. A modification from my original Lemon Cheesecake (New York Cheesecake) recipe. Now it is sitting inside the fridge. i am waiting patiently for the results of the cheesecake. The mixture taste sweet without much cheese taste. But seems a little watery. So will hope that it turns out well... =D No matter what, it is still going to be the third flavour i ever made for cheesecake.
      Here are some of the photos before it enter the fridge:

The First Batch of Blueberry Swirl

4 'mini' swirls

One of the 4 'mini' cheesecake

The Swirl of the larger portion

      Let's pray that it turn out well...

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 1:17 AM |

Monday, July 27, 2009

Blueberry Beats Marble & Tiramisu
      It had been weeks since i last posted. There are many thoughts running through my mind over the past few days. There are times when i was down... there are times when i was de-motivated... there are times when i felt that its time to let go... but of course, there are slightly happier times where i was encouraged somehow... now, i am still feeling in the middle of both sides... the happy and the sad...
      I wasn't feeling OK for quite sometimes. Only a few would know the reason behind it. I guess, majority did not even know or bother to ask. Collegues definitely should be able to see my difference. If not, they just don't care about me. It doesn't help when i was agitated easily by people around me. Maybe all of us been through tough times, no one will be giving in to me, especially since no one knows about my feelings. Anyhow, i decided not to blog what makes me feel this way... but something on a happier note.
      Had been having a good rest from studies since my exam over two weeks ago. I had some gatherings with friends, bought a mp3 over the weekend etc. Recently, i had been cracking my brains to get a farewell gift for a 3 friends of mine. Should i buy or should i make... until now, i had no idea if it will turn out well. Left one day before my 1st collegue going to leave the company. Well, i'll see how it goes. I still have 1 more day before the 2nd one leave... as for the 3rd, undecided if i should really do something for him.
      Thanks Team H. This team praise my cheesecake and encourage me alot. of course, i had other friends who praise my cheesecake. But team H really go the extra mile by encouraging me to open a store focusing ONLY on cheesecake first. Make it big. Sadly speaking, i have mix reviews about my cheesecakes with some other friends. Guess, different people have different likings? So far, i am only capable of making OREO Cheesecake & Lemon cheesecake.
     By Saturday, i will be able to make another new flavour. This time round, its by request from one of the Team H member who is going to leave the company. Blueberry Cheesecake. Initially, my plans is to learn Marble or Tiramisu. Marble is suppose to be easier while i face a big problem in finding Rum for Tiramisu. Hence, since my little brother requested the Blueberry. I will try to make my first and very own, Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake. Hopefully it works... =D

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 11:20 PM |

Monday, July 13, 2009

Week Round Up
      My last paper of the special term fell on Monday (13/07). That was a sad and bad day for me... Speak about Monday blues... its all true. Woke up early in the morning, around 4am, to see my bro off to US. Then when i were off to woodlands to get free ride, i noticed that i left my stationary at home. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM~!
      Thankfully, my friend had extra pen. I went into the exam with only 1 pen. Look confident isn't it? When i looked at the questions, i was dumbfounded. I was shocked at the weightage of the paper (though still contribute 50% to the overall grade). The questtions based on 100marks instead of 50marks, as from the past year's. The way the questions were asked were also different from the past year paper. That's not all...
      Right before the start of the exam, i thought it was a good idea to look through past year paper to get a grasp on how the lecturer will ask. Unfortunately, it is another wrong step. While reading and answer one of the question of my paper, the article of the past year paper keep flashing through my mind. I'm confused with the facts of the two papers. I answered based on the facts of the past year paperr. Just for your information, this paper is some sort of an essay-question-type of paper. Hence, i mixed up with the facts.
      And guess what, the second question were asked about a topic that i did not cover... YES~! THE ONLY TOPIC I DID NOT REVISE! No one to blame, i blame my own luck. But since this is an argumental, general questions. I am still able to answer but no longer confidence if i get what the lecturer wanted. Just pray for the best...
     Other than that, i had a tired week over exercising. Yet my exercises are not tough... so i guess, i am weak. Having a small headache now... time to rest.. ciaoz

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 11:10 PM |

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

我喜欢。。。

我喜欢看你微笑的时候，
能让我忘记所有烦恼...

我喜欢看你哭泣的时候，
能让我见到最真实的你...

我喜欢看你傻笑的时候，
能让我情不自禁的笑...

我喜欢看你沮丧的时候，
能让我不由自主的关心你...

我喜欢看你躺在我怀里，
能给我力量去保护你...

我喜欢看你我吵架的时候，
能让我见到你对我的关心...

我喜欢看你我冷战的时候，
能让我了解你的可贵...

但没有你以后，
我喜欢的一切...

都已不再重要了...

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 12:11 AM |

Sunday, July 05, 2009

Electrico Vs 陈伟联
On Friday evening, i found out that NDP 2009 song was out. I listened to both the chinese (就在这里) and the english (What Do You See?) version of the song. I feel that Electrico's version was more edgy compare to 伟联's. The vocal are strong and powerful... It reach out to the listener more...
Kelvin's, on the other hand, was soothing but lack of identity... it will sounds like past year's song but yet lack of the 'proud to be Singaporean' feel. Did not read the lyrics for both the songs. But at least once you listen, you understand what i mean... Its downloadable from NDP official website.
I had a great day out today, walking down and up of Orchard with my heavy bag (containing A LAPTOP). Its tiring but i think it will burn away the 'sins' i ate for dinner and supper. Healthier dinner from Subway, but 'supper' was Cappucino Cheesecake from Starbucks with dark Chocolate.. Ended the night with Himalayan (Frappe) Tea from McCafe.. At the very least, the cheesecake was delicious... thick and smooth texture... not too sweet, not too sour... you need to savour the taste slowly... but one is enough. You can't eat more... or you will definitely be sick of it... My bros (hao & wen) support my idea of opening my own cafe... I am happy with that... A target was even set for me... to open by the age of 35... I will aim at that... First, was to gather recipes and improve my skills...
I also visited Orchard Central with Jin... It was a messy arranged buildings without an anchor tenant. 8 storeys high with a open air balcony which can provide a good view of Orchard Road at night. The design theme was seem to be metallic, mechanical style. I personally feel that too much space was wasted on the design of the building... Shops was made smaller and the corridors are pretty squeezy to accomodate the design of the building. A large area of the building was used to build hotel-like lifts. Many unique restaurants and sports-related stores are opened there. It can get tiring over shopping a place full of female oriented merchandise and restaurants. One advice to all, visit it ONLY when its fully open. As you may not want to go the second time after your first visit. B2 is under renovation and many other empty space are yet to be filled in.
Orchard ION looks beautiful from the outside... but it seems an VERY EXPENSIVE place to shop. Big names filled the front and i do not expect the inside to be too cheap. I will wait for this to open.... Orchard Road are gearing up to fend off Marina IR as the shopping heaven....

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 3:15 AM |

Friday, July 03, 2009

twitter...

CatCh me LIVE on Twitter~!
in the naMe of JARWEE~!
thOugh was aBit slow...
but just try oUt for fun...
sinCe its a siMple web....
for simple thoughts...
SLOWER in blogging due...
coNgeStions of thoughts....
without a gOOd flow...
and tired of changing colour MANUALLY
so... i trying, for the FIRST time..
Blogger's 'Compose' function...
like the EFFECT?

| The Voice Within, Xiao Liang :: 12:20 AM |