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[04 Dec 2009|11:12pm] |
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BAG OF ARASHI CON GOODS. GOT 'EM ALL IN 15 MINUTES! <3
I also had a smashing time with Elaine T and Beck (sp??)! :D Thanks for the dinner, and thanks for fangirling with me <3
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| Mura-rant |
[04 Dec 2009|08:08pm] |
Have I ever talked about the upcoming Norwegian Wood adaptation film by Anh Hung Tran? I think i didnt, so here's my 2 cent: I HATE IT.
Okay I know it's not fair to comment even before the film is released (2010, wow i cannot wait to watch how bad it is), the idea of a non-japanese shooting it already bugs me. Can he capture those quiet japanese nunances of the book? This is like my all time favorite Murakami book (though the more I re-read Dance Dance Dance the more it's rubbing the shine off NW).
The only person I know that I can trust Murakami's work to is Jun Ichikawa, whose adaptation of Tony Takitani, is perfect in my eyes. And did I mention how awesome Tokyo Marigold was when it screened in Singapore?
I mean seriously, Ken'ichi Matsuyama as Toru? Epic fail casting already. TORU IS SO NOT L DESU. NEVER EVER USE POPULAR PEOPLE FOR MURAKAMI'S NOVELS, RULE NUMBER 1. Rinko Kikuchi is no Naoko too.
HYPERVENTS.
Okay ya ya ya, even though I'm flipping at the details, I cannot wait to watch this film. 2010 please come soon.
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| I figure I'll just make a clean sweep of this... |
[03 Dec 2009|07:41pm] |
Apologies to my facebook friends who have seen this, but the suffering demands I post it EVERYWHERE.
Srsly... wtf? I want the person responsible for this FOUND!
And... something... done to them. I'm not sure what, but something... definitely.
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| No context theatre |
[03 Dec 2009|01:48pm] |
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And One - Military Fashion Show (Club Hit remix) |
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Did you eat a lot of paint chips as a child?
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| while we can be dazzled |
[03 Dec 2009|09:56pm] |
The sound of violas ringing out together was rare magic. I love listening to string instruments... even if the whole performance was not quite to my taste.
The lights were brilliant today, at the waterfront, Esplanade facing the Singapore River. Every building was doing its best to outshine the others. The air was cool on the skin, the area looked clean, fresh-washed after the rain, and all loneliness had gone away after the harmonies and the memories.
I felt as if I came in touch with the bitterness inside while I was ruminating during the concert. I understand what has happened to me a little better now. I feel whole for a while. Life strangely feels simpler for all its limitations; I feel free in my cage. Peace feels so good.
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[03 Dec 2009|08:41am] |
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I can't sleep. Shit.
Last week, I got to spend time with a ton of people and there was plenty of good eating/drinking over thanksgiving. The week went by way too quickly.
Black Friday didn't have much by way of electronics, but I still found myself shopping, this time for other people. I did get myself some tools, a heavy coat (49, after 90 off!!), and uncharted 2 for 34 - gonna break into that when I get back.
Soft shelled crab at V's was so delicious and I was surprised at how well pumpkin worked in a spicy green curry.
Gotta start hitting Petrol Station instead of Anvil, those half hour waits for a drink are brutal.
Also, lots of beer things to talk about:
I got to try Great Divide's Oak Aged Yeti from Anvil's cask engine. Having an imperial stout that smooth should be a sin, it's dangerous!
Wisconsin has jack shit for food, but holy crap it is an amazing place for beer. New Glarus is such an impressive brewery and I can't wait to bring back and share a bunch of their beers. This town also has two exceptionally good brewpubs: Hinterland and Titletown, got sampler flights at both, very good beers.
So that's basically been it. I've been in Green Bay since monday and I'm averaging around 4, 5 hours of sleep a night since I've been here. On top of that my roommate told me this morning that I have a red light violation, fun times! I originally planned on taking this long layover while in Chicago to explore the city on friday, but turns out it's snowing there. Instead, I'll get home early and play uncharted 2 til I pass out.
Also I'm having my birthday in Dallas for the first time ever, it's on the 19th!
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[03 Dec 2009|11:26am] |
Poll #1493755
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8What size sketchbook would you rather use?
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| tired of this yet? |
[03 Dec 2009|04:01am] |
horse is kicking my butt, help..
constipated moon still best part of pic
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| vent: |
[02 Dec 2009|10:40pm] |
i find it increasingly difficult to sit down and write anything. i keep having so much ideas and dreams, but they are all just fragmented pieces of ideas that don't gel.
i wished i had more willpower.
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[02 Dec 2009|04:43pm] |
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Now all I want to do is to travel to a foreign place and live there for a while, take stock. I need to get away. If I had money, that wouldn't be a problem. But I need to be creative now, and I'm not. I'm depressed, mostly, and stuck in a rut. I've been having this thought process for such a long time. It has never gotten anywhere... I think what I'm really doing is trying to run away from a life I suspect is getting nowhere fast. And what I cannot do is get away from myself, because it's going to catch up with me sooner or later no matter how fast I run.
Maybe I need another project. I've just finished yet another personal one that was fulfilling, helped me to gain certain skills, and gave a slight adrenaline rush but mostly was painful and draining. So that wasn't such a good idea. I miss interaction with smart people, the thrust and parry of debate and the camaraderie that builds up beautifully over time. Miss those years of my life. I don't have that kind of energy anymore.
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| Collateral Damage |
[29 Nov 2009|03:10pm] |
 
Paul Frank SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY Eyeglasses BLACK 138.00
Paul Frank EYE EXPRESS Watch IP ALL BLACK 169.99
Subtotal $307.99
Coupon discount -$46.20
Subtotal $261.79
Shipping $29.00
Total $290.79
SGD $403.15
Had plans to buy a new pair of specs from Paul Frank was planning on getting them locally before I accidentally discovered a cheaper alternative online. Even after shipping and throwing in the 15% discount code (BLKFRIDAY), it is far cheaper than buying it here ($350-400).
And I ended up buying a watch too because I couldnt resist how beautiful it looks. Gotta love black metal watches. Oh the pain and woe on my wallet. How am I going to buy my mbp and dslr at this rate!
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| One |
[28 Nov 2009|12:07pm] |
2 words: FUCKING KICKASS.
Okay so I cheated, but hell this female beatboxer is damn good. Love the collab with the piano.
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| 嵐、嵐 FOR DREAM |
[28 Nov 2009|01:05am] |
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You know how everyone used to complain that the Arashi fanclub had the worst looking membership card ever? A card so unworthy of the awesomeness that is Arashi?
Well, they finally updated it.
And I have the spankin' new card.
So kids, it pays off to do things my way, to take things slow and work at my own pace, to wait and listen. Because in the end, the reward is fucking awesome.
Best birthday present from Arashi ever and I feel fucking special.
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| wait now / tell me that this isn't over |
[26 Nov 2009|12:37am] |
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I feel like this right now, waiting for the right chance to come by on a Catbus. It's okay, I have my trusty book and umbrella. You can never go wrong with umbrellas and books.
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| have you met the friends? |
[24 Nov 2009|02:48pm] |
Still have a couple of pictures from the other day, from hy's sony cam. Not exactly the best set of pictures, but I shopped it to bring the colors out.
Went for my specialist review today at TTSH for my knee/shin problem and the doc said it was something to do with cartilage or something and I had to go for physio. Thighs are too tight or something and are causing a lot of force to act on it.
I should probably go get an ECG for my chest pains, but then I decided there that I will adopt a wait and see. Medical isn't exactly 100% free for a NSF, much to dismay when I found I had to pay for my consultation today.
Anyway, got to book back to camp now. Gah.
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| Unanswered. |
[24 Nov 2009|02:24pm] |
I imagined how wonderful it would be if indeed we could be lovers. I longed for the warmth of her skin on mine. I pictured us married, living together. But I had to face the fact that Sumire had no such romantic feelings for me, let alone sexual interest. Occasionally she'd stay over at my apartment after we'd talked into the small hours, but there was never even the slightest hint of romance. Come 2 or 3am and she'd yawn, crawl into bed, sink her face into my pillow and fall fast asleep. I'd spread out some bedding on the floor and lie down, but I couldn't sleep, my mind full of fantasies, confused thoughts, self-loathing. Sometimes the inevitable physical reactions would cause me grief, and I'd lie awake in misery until dawn.
It was hard to accept that she had almost no feelings, maybe none at all, for me as a man. This hurt so bad at times it felt like someone was gouging out my guts with a knife. Still, the time I spent with her was more precious than anything. She helped me forget the undertone of loneliness in my life. She expanded the outer edges of my world, helped me draw a deep soothing breath. Only Sumire could do that for me.
- Haruki Murakami, Sputnik Sweetheart
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| bonafide |
[23 Nov 2009|11:34pm] |
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