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on a journey of discovery

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music Monday #5.

Unstoppable - Lianne La Havas 우주를 건너 - 백예린 (Baek YeRin) All In The Value - HONNE Coming Home - Leon Bridges La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong

A/N. my job has been keeping me busy but anywhooo~ i still manage to find myself some great music!

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The hardest period in life is one’s twenties. It’s a shame because you’re your most gorgeous and you’re physically in peak condition. But it’s actually when you’re most insecure and full of self-doubt. When you don’t know what’s going to happen, it’s frightening.

Helen Mirren, Esquire interview  (via unmaiden)

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film Friday #2.

Sixteen Candles (1984).

A/N: Ah...the ever classic Sixteen Candles. Having watched Pretty in Pink and Clueless, I just know that I’ve got to watch this! Though the storyline was pretty far fetch, the humour (Gramps Baker!) and character lines made me enjoy this show. It will probably be one of those movies that you can find on my re-watch! list.

gotta love old movies.

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music Monday #4.

Mi Negrita - Devendra Benhart Two Weeks - Grizzly Bears 爱爱爱 - 方大同 Wherever You Are - ONE OK ROCK Cold Love - CNBLUE

A/N: Go global! I think...I have been spending a tad too much with the internet these few weeks. Keke, Some people said that it’s unhealthy but won’t it be a situation whereby good things will come out if you know how to use it wisely? I for one, love the fact that it lets us know more about the world, beyond just filtered information from your television news program or local newspaper. Without it, we won’t get to enjoy culture induced art or entertainment materials as fast as we like (Are the above songs great or what?). Without it, we will just be stuck with a tiny mindset - a normal plug instead of an international adaptor. Think of all the endless opportunities or possibilities that we would’ve missed! And yes, I know it’s evil too but think of it as a comic book storyline. With great power comes great responsibility... Bad things will happen if it falls in the wrong hands...

BUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA

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“I think my life is about living to take care of others. I have never dreamt big in terms of an occupation. Rather than have a goal and think ‘I need to follow this path’, I tend to think ‘I want to do this’ and then do it. If things don’t go my way, I can find other ways to pursue it.” - Sooyoung, Girls’ Generation

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monday Music #3.

꺼내 먹어요 (Eat) - Zion. T Promise - Buckman Coe Earned It - The Weekend Flashlight - Barden Bellas version Love Today - 이문세 (Lee Moon Sae)

A/N: It’s about seeing the worth within yourself - be it with the help from others or the revelation of oneself. As long as you feel inner peace and there’s love surrounding you, everything will be okay.

Special mention to Mr Lee Moon Sae for making me tear at just his description of his song ‘Love Today’. I guess it really spoke what I’ve been thinking these days. This amazing Korean music veteran’s (He’s 58!) songs are truly my type. From the groovy, age limitless beats and smooth melodies to his meaningful, yet poetic lyrics, they capture you and will make you either wanna close your eyes to appreciate or, sway along

“‘Love Today’ is a song of freedom for the people who are buried in their everyday lives. It’s the kind of song for people who feel “ I prefer it if I were alone today... It’s nice to have the wind blowing... It’d be nice if everyone else in the world couldn’t see me, even if they do, please just pretend that you don’t... Today is the day where I love myself.” - 이문세 (Lee Moon Sae)

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People take different roads to fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean that they've gotten lost.

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-H. Jackson Brown

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treasure Tuesday #2.

Music Matters Live 2015 @ Clarke Quay A/N: Caught some acts (Buckman Coe, Our Man In Berlin and Gentle Bones) last weekend and I really enjoyed myself, surprisingly. I’m not really a crowd person you see. Go Spotify them! Great music awaits you...

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I’m 33 years old and I haven’t written a book or recorded an album, despite the fact I have music playing in my head at all times and talk to myself constantly.

Eli Roth

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music Monday #2.

마음 (Heart) - IU 조만간 봐요 - PRIMARY ft. BSK, 개코 You Make My Dreams Come Through - Daryl Hall & John Oates Let Me In - Grouplove While I’m Alive - STRFKR A/N: You know those movies with the leads walking down the streets of some city with their headphones on? Been doing that several times but last weekend just managed to hit all the right notes for me. Walking down to Cityhall on a Saturday night with music that drowns out the cars and random tourists... It’s one of those moments that can inspire you do something. So here I am, listing down songs that I feel can “enhance” my street walking experience. Shall go on more night walks to test them out.

Night. Because I’m enemies with the Sun. 

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film Friday #1.

10 Things I Hate About You (1999) Bring It On (2000) Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)

A/N: I love all kinds of movies but the past week has been all about 90s chick flick for me. I just love the 90s!!! Don’t you? Kekeke. Re-watched 10 Things I Hate About you and liked it more this time. The poetry scene, a dancing Heath Ledger (May he rest in peace) and Little Joseph Gordan Levitt! Oh, and don’t forget their crazy erotica novelist wannabe principal.  Bring It On was all of my childhood girlfriends’ jam. I can fully recall us memorising every single cheer and replaying the audition scenes (A-Yo A-Yo! What’s up What’s up?!). One thing for sure is that the movie created so much awesome memories for us. (Awww, tear...) Let me go text my friend and virtually cheer to her right now. Caught Pitch Perfect 2 last night! Laughed so much but I’ve nothing to say right now. I think I have to watch it again to process my thoughts about it? Such a failure at movie reviews. Lol.

Gonna watch/re-watch more 80/90s movies. Please anticipate my discoveries! 

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treasure Tuesday #1.

Imaginarium, SAM@8Q

A/N: Such a brilliant place. i definitely feel like a kid again. 

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music Monday #1.

Don’t Hold Me Down - Colbie Caillat New Shoes - Paolo Nutini Get Me Back - MiMi & the MAD NOiSE FACTORY Simple As This - Jake Bugg An Encore - SHINee

A/N: I am a lover of soundtracks/movie scores so most of my song discoveries are usually from the movies I watch and loved. You can probably say that the ones above (Sans SHINee) can reflect a little of my thoughts since the very first post? People do love songs that they can relate to. Ah....and yes! I’m a K-pop lover too. SHINee just made a splashing return with their 4th album ‘Odd’ and I really enjoyed ‘An Encore’ and ‘Love Sick’. After a string of fantastic live performances, I just know that their comeback performances surely won’t disappoint(; 

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whereas, I.

Hello there.I’ve decided to pick my lazy ass up and break the silence. I for one, feel that thinking is much more tiring than any form of physical activity.

I’ve thought about writing a blog for awhile now but just couldn’t find the perfect mood and time to kick start it. Strange enough, what i needed was just some good old jazz music and a couple of 90s chick flick. I guess this blog would have to be the baby from all the things I did and all the things I didn’t do the last year. Never would I have expected my life to turn out like this though. It’s rather optimistic but, every optimism came from the roots of sorrow. Hmmm, lets just say that 2014 has made me want to preserve my current thoughts and interests even more. I’ve never felt so different from myself before.

I don’t want this place to be directed into a certain status quo where every interests has to come from the same labels. I believe that if we break these limits, we will be able know ourselves better.

This shall truly be my space. The music I like, veggies I adore and the oddities that make me think. To put it short, a curation of what is me.

We’re all different. Everyone is unique in their own way. What better way to feel special than to get a confirmation from oneself?

*hugs* J