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i write scenes like tragedies.
31 January 2011 @ 10:20 pm
For the end of January, I would like to dedicate a post to probably one of the best songwriters of this generation, a very talented musician that goes by the name of Alex Turner. He is the vocalist of that awesome band called Arctic Monkeys and the other half of that awesome duo called The Last Shadow Puppets.
I have first heard of Arctic Monkeys because of my brother, because he accidentally (?) downloaded 'Fluorescent Adolescent'. Then during our internship period, Jan gave me a copy of their other songs which I never gave a listen and forwarded it to my brother instead. My brother got my iPod and uploaded those songs and some more, and it was only then when I really got a chance to appreciate their music. And then the rest, as they say, is history.
But I just had this incredible, insane, fucked up attraction towards Alex last year. Damn, the boy is beautiful. Especially during the Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not and Favourite Worst Nightmare eras. He was this young, awkward and pimply babe but I find that totally adorable. He is a genius, a very good storyteller. And I will always have a soft spot for guys who know how to use their words. He was being true to his words then too, practicing what he preaches.
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I clearly do not give a fuck, so let me just say that I do not like Humbug Alex, or more popularly known as Hipster Alex who struts around New York with his beer, cigarette and stick-thin companion. He suddenly turned into someone… different. I don’t want to delve deeper into that, since this is an “appreciation post”. Would just probably write all my sentiments in another one.
But whatever happens, I will always have this love-hate relationship with Alex. My love and hate for him are infinite. It’s complicated like that.
I have first heard of Arctic Monkeys because of my brother, because he accidentally (?) downloaded 'Fluorescent Adolescent'. Then during our internship period, Jan gave me a copy of their other songs which I never gave a listen and forwarded it to my brother instead. My brother got my iPod and uploaded those songs and some more, and it was only then when I really got a chance to appreciate their music. And then the rest, as they say, is history.
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| Alexander David Turner. This is one of my favorite photos of him. |
But I just had this incredible, insane, fucked up attraction towards Alex last year. Damn, the boy is beautiful. Especially during the Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not and Favourite Worst Nightmare eras. He was this young, awkward and pimply babe but I find that totally adorable. He is a genius, a very good storyteller. And I will always have a soft spot for guys who know how to use their words. He was being true to his words then too, practicing what he preaches.
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I clearly do not give a fuck, so let me just say that I do not like Humbug Alex, or more popularly known as Hipster Alex who struts around New York with his beer, cigarette and stick-thin companion. He suddenly turned into someone… different. I don’t want to delve deeper into that, since this is an “appreciation post”. Would just probably write all my sentiments in another one.
But whatever happens, I will always have this love-hate relationship with Alex. My love and hate for him are infinite. It’s complicated like that.
Mood: 
calm
calmEarCandy: From the Ritz to the Rubble - Arctic Monkeys
22 January 2011 @ 09:31 pm
Do you know that feeling when there’s something that bothers you so much, something that hurts you so much, but you cannot tell anyone about it? And all you can do is to cry and feel bad about yourself?
That feeling when you try your best to prove that everything's just fine, but it is just not, so they come and haunt you?
That feeling when you start to question everything and everyone, because they are just so fucking pointless?
It just sucks that even if you didn't do anything for this to happen, you have to solve it on your own, because everybody around just doesn't care. Because it is not their lives that are on the line. It is your life that they messed up, but they are too scared to fix the problem. So they run away. They refuse to see the ruins, they refuse to experience the aftershocks.
It's just unfair.
That feeling when you try your best to prove that everything's just fine, but it is just not, so they come and haunt you?
That feeling when you start to question everything and everyone, because they are just so fucking pointless?
It just sucks that even if you didn't do anything for this to happen, you have to solve it on your own, because everybody around just doesn't care. Because it is not their lives that are on the line. It is your life that they messed up, but they are too scared to fix the problem. So they run away. They refuse to see the ruins, they refuse to experience the aftershocks.
It's just unfair.
Mood: 
angry
angryEarCandy: The End Has No End - The Strokes
02 January 2011 @ 03:44 pm
Two days late for a year-ender post
2010 had been one of the most unforgettable years of my life. Here are some of the ten things that had happened over the last year:
( I remember, remember it well )
2010 may be a tough year, but it sure made us tougher. May 2011 be awesomer than ever for all of us! x
2010 had been one of the most unforgettable years of my life. Here are some of the ten things that had happened over the last year:
( I remember, remember it well )
2010 may be a tough year, but it sure made us tougher. May 2011 be awesomer than ever for all of us! x
Mood: 
grateful
gratefulEarCandy: 11th Dimension - Julian Casablancas
24 December 2010 @ 06:30 pm
...and I haven't updated this blog for quite a long time. I have been busy with so many things, but my life is utterly awesome and great, thank you very much.
Jan and I have been spending time doing a fucking A+ project and that makes me happy every single day. It is really amazing when you find someone who could understand your ~vision.
I have also been busy with Tumblr and have been spending most of the time browsing stuff of MGMT, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys and Vampire Weekend.
Last night I was out for dinner with my new officemates and had a blast laughing on superheroes, moles, North Face and those other shit. And then I was surprised that Darren Criss was at Trinoma! I died when he sang Teenage Dream. What a very talented man.
We are going to have a party at our house tomorrow, and my mom assigned me as the party planner so I have shitload of things to do. Hopefully I could update some more, since I have lots of stories on queue, before this year ends.
Have a safe and blessed Christmas everyone! Remember that this season is about the birth of our Savior!
Mood: cheerful
cheerfulEarCandy: Christmas Tree - Lady Gaga
05 December 2010 @ 07:43 pm
The roads are filled with bright lights and lanterns. Red, green and gold ornaments are everywhere. You can even smell it in the air. Hello darlings, it's Christmas time!
It took me quite a while to complete this list (though this is probably the shortest wishlist I made in my entire life, lol). Maybe because the items on this list are not just those typical ohmy-they-look-so-pretty-I-want-them kind. I really want these from the bottom of my heart. That is the cue for you guys to take note of everything and buy me a gift, yea? They aren't even expensive! :)
So here are ten material things I want for Christmas:
( Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight )
Hopefully a good soul would grant even one of my wishes! Come on guys, remember: it is better to give than to receive! xx
It took me quite a while to complete this list (though this is probably the shortest wishlist I made in my entire life, lol). Maybe because the items on this list are not just those typical ohmy-they-look-so-pretty-I-want-them kind. I really want these from the bottom of my heart. That is the cue for you guys to take note of everything and buy me a gift, yea? They aren't even expensive! :)
So here are ten material things I want for Christmas:
( Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight )
Hopefully a good soul would grant even one of my wishes! Come on guys, remember: it is better to give than to receive! xx
Mood: indescribable
EarCandy: I Wish It Was Christmas Today - Julian Casablancas
02 November 2010 @ 03:08 pm
Hello world, meet my most prized limited collector's edition of Gossip Girl books. And yes I also have the sequel book, 'I Will Always Love You'.
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| Gossip Girl Limited Collector's Edition and the sequel, 'I Will Always Love You' |
As of press time, I have already read the first six books of the series namely: Gossip Girl, You Know You Love Me, All I Want Is Everything, Because I'm Worth It, I Like It Like That and You're the One That I Want. And since Gossip Girl books and Gossip Girl TV series have so much difference, I decided to make a comparison post.
Note: Everything I wrote about below is based on what I have read from book one to book six ONLY.
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| L-R: Blair Waldorf, Dan Humphrey, Serena van der Woodsen, Nate Archibald, Chuck Bass, Jenny Humphrey |
( An analysis ;) )
CONCLUSION
The TV series can be such a mess, but I hate how over-the-top and totally unrealistic the books were. Both of them had good and bad points. I loved Gossip Girl from season one to two, and I kind of drifted away since season three. I have read the novels until its sixth book and so far, I am still having a blast.
Photos above courtesy of youknowyouloveme.org. I have chosen this photoshoot because in my opinion, this embodied book!cast and show!cast perfectly.
Mood: 
contemplative
contemplativeEarCandy: An Olive Grove Facing The Sea - Snow Patrol
19 October 2010 @ 01:01 pm
This photo never fails to make me giggle like a deranged school girl:
( I swear I'd spin it anytime, anywhere )
( I swear I'd spin it anytime, anywhere )
Mood: 
giggly
gigglyEarCandy: This House is a Circus - Arctic Monkeys
