The day started off with a vague recollection of what happened yesterday. Felt really tired but nevertheless, I had to challeneged myself to get off the floor. Everybody does that. You wake up, tell yourself that you'll give yourself another 5 deserving extra minutes for your hardwork yesterday. What happens next? Next thing you know, you're already late for your appointment or your class. And so I sat up, gave myself a good stretch while going through my mind what was in store for me today. Switched on my phone and boy, was I late for work. Oh well, if you're going to be late, might as well take it a little easier and not rush. I mean, what's the point. You will still be late. Oh well, go with the flow was on my mind.
Hmmm... Checked the school email to see what other spams will I receive today. You can't blame. After being bombarded with Vivace mails with their brandings and announcments, one could not help but anticipate another mail that is so not for you. But who do they care, as long as the mail reaches out to the depths of the SMU population. Congrats, your mail reached one guy who can't be bothered to open the mail unless it's Stereometa, Soundfoundry or my internation exchange updates. Yup, still hoping for that spot in Chulalongkorn. Hopefully that happens.
Brushing my teeth and looking at the mirror, I can't help but ask myself. Have I really lived the life that I wanted when I first tore away the NUS application and accepted SMU's? I mean, I didn't apply SMU but they gave me a call out of nowhere while I was watching MTV in the early afternoon. I mean, what luck. Did I really do what I initially planned? Learning to learn is truly a concept not many would find difficult to comprehend. But how about understanding it? Learn to learn.
It is truly inevitable to be swayed by the majority at times; how they think, how they react to certain events. To me, I have always tried to stick to my own principles and live the way and think the way I want to. Sometimes, sticking to your principles can lead to a lot conflicts. Compromise? But it is principles. But, I reminded myself to learn to learn. Oh well, it's amazing how much thoughts you can put into while brushing your teeth and gargling your stinky mourning breath away.
Draped myself with Mickey Mouse towel after my warm shower and did a touch and go with my MSN to check who is already online. Hmm. Quite a few. Ran over to the wardrobe to choose my outfit for the day. I have a love hate relationship with myself when it comes to outfits. I have to be colour coordinated. If my outfit for the day sucks, then I'd rather be away from society and head home early. I'm not vain. I'm just concern with my clothes because I just find it an obligation to be presentable in public. I am conscious of how I present myself to others. Nobody would like to look bad in school. Would you?
Stood myself in front of the mirror while putting my mind into thinking mode. We have become the object of public scrutiny. Many of us do. Well, I would say, a majority of us. We go shopping for better looking clothes, nicer shoes, trendier bags and accessories to differentiate ourselves from the rest. It is just human nature to feel good when somebody complements on a good outfit. Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs seems to fit well if you guys want a good scientific explaination.
Great! Got my green Polo Tee on to match with my cream coudroy that I bought at Orchard after spending 3 hours scouring for it. It felt really good to get the things that you've been searching for all this while. I paid that with my bouncer money that I slaved for during my second summer in SMU. I just had a realisation that I prefer to be in Polo Tee than in anything else. I like. It's simple. I don't like multi colours on my Polo Tee. A simple one tone colour will do the trick. A worn out look would certainly make me a happy boy. Oh well, what doesn't interest me? Fashion has always fascinated me. What's in and what's not. What's going to be the next in thing. I'll live that for later perhaps.
Time check, late. What's new. Grabbed my half helmets, slipped on my Japanese straw sandals and made my way to Chinook. That reminds me. I need to send her for inspection. But before that, I have to go down to the mechanic to fix her break pads and her lights. In times like this, how I really wish that I have another twin brother who can really help me run my urgent errands while I head off to work. That would be cool. I'll save this topic for another day. Or maybe not. We'll see.
Too much thinking early in the morning for the brain certainly didn't help the stomach. Too famished for my liking. Good thing that the roads were clear. Thank god and have I ever mentioned that my greatest nemesis are those drivers or riders who do not signal before they shift lanes? It's really bloody annoying I tell you. But the clear skies and the fact that I'm earning some cash in school soften my angst towards these people.
I never knew handing out EZ Link cards would be interesting. You meet a lot of interesting and unique people I tell you. Me and JZ made a tagline that sounded like this"
-in the voice of a radio presenter- "Good morning everybody. We're Double J and we'll make your day. Just tell us what you want and we'll do it your way" I know that doesn't have any relations to what we were doing but hey, it sounded good enough for me.
I gain a sense of satisfaction when I provide good services to others. Now before you guys start to think of any happy thoughts, start imagining me as a tour guide or a Starbucks barista. Get the idea? I love interacting with people from any walks of life and just be sociable. I guess this made me the person that I am in school and has allowed me to be comfortable to face a huge crowd when performing. Seriously, nothing beats knowing that a somebody appreciates your services no matter how small that is. I guess many of us have experienced it before. But in life, it's truly hard to please everybody. There's only so much that we can do as individuals. Sometimes, most of us have to adopt multi-faceted characteristics when we face different social groups or people just to ensure some harmony. But are we being our true self?
It's hard to be the real you. In a certain social group, they consider you as the joker. To another social group, they consider you as a serious individual who are driven to achieve anything that you desire while at times, others just consider you laid back and easy going. So, who are we again? Enough of deep thinking for now. Right after work at OSL, i headed down for my Science and Exploration class. It was so dry, that the prof can really start a bushfire.
I hate the fact that my initial perception of the class have been marred by boring secondary school theories about what science is all about. Most of us, with the exception of the few being who thinks that talking about molecules can lead them to orgasmic nirvana, would love to be involved with more practicals and a more unique style of delivery when approaching the subject. Spare me the thoughts of reminiscing my Science teacher who made me think that biting a cockroach in a ziplock was way more interesting than molecule fusion and binding. I mean, come on, this is the problem with lecturers. They are just lecturers and not educators. Luckily another speaker came in and gave the lecture a better vibe than it was before. He began to talk about stars and where we fit inside our universe. Woah...... deep space thinking.
Small interesting discoveries intrigues me. For example, he shared with us how the ancient astronomers or scientists calculated the number of days in a year. Gotta give credit to the and the Stonehedge. Quite innovative I should say. If you want to know further, nudge me the next time you see me.
Have I told you that I'm into Polo Tee now? Hmm. I think I have. Sitting alone in school can really be therepeutic. While it can be such a sore for many of you guys, school gives me some privacy and me time. I don't hear my mom telling me to clean the house, wash the dishes, vacuum the floor or run errands over here. Not saying that I don't like it but after a long day at work or in school, I just want to be alone and enjoy some quiet me time. Sometimes, hearing a certain somebody's voice can really perk up your mood. Ever experienced that. I guess most of you have. It's interesting how a voice can really change your mood.
Oh well, staying in school doesn't really help right now. I'm going to head home now and pratice for my set tomorrow. I promised Belider that I will play for her Bad Day by Daniel Powter when I couldn't fulfil her request at Timbre last night.
p.s, me and Izati have thing for taglines so I came up with one. thought of a tagline for an architecture company or banks, "We build homes, not just houses"
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cement my heart and place me on broadway
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