I listened to the entire album as i got lost in The Curve area. Surprise surprise. I’m totally hopeless with directions. But it was worth it tho. Going all the way to The Curve, fulfilling a promise to Mia AND the AYA Choir (sorry for not being able to meet up and hang out!). But ’songs from the jiwang kingdom’ was totally apt in moments of ‘lost direction’.

I must say, i love the album! It was heartfelt and of course, knowing how much effort and love was put into this, i thought this is Mia’s best yet. Jun’s bits of magic with the electric is AMAZING. Oh, and i just have to say this (and it’s a compliment), Mia AND her band last night are the best people to watch LIVE. I was just in awe.

The entire album is listen-worthy but my current favourite has to be ‘Percaya’. It’s beautiful. I imagine being on a field watching the sunset…with you. And this song would’ve played :) Another favourite is ‘The Tender Hour’. Okay fine. So maybe *i* feel jiwang right now. But i like ok. I wish i could write songs like she does. Mm.

Thank you, Mia, for sharing your beautiful voice with Malaysia. And soon, with the world ;) You inspire me, with your spirit and talent. Those who know their God will do GREAT exploits! My best wishes to you as you venture to Aussie-land! *hugs* It’s been an honor to know and learn from you! Much love.

Mia and i and her spotlight cap :D *laughs*

Watched ‘500 Days Of Summer’ after all the hype by BenJi.

I quite enjoyed the movie. I say quite…only because i didn’t quite like the girl. She can’t possibly be representing half of the world human species. I’d be greatly insulted. One does not seduce a man…do everything possible (before marriage), create beautiful memories with a man she KNOWS feels more for her than she does for him….and then says, “You’re still my best friend”.

Dudeeeee, that’s wrong. And terribly misleading. I feel for you guys, should you have…similar experiences. Encouragement : God is into second chances :) And, these sorta girls are…exceptions. Not the general rule, i hope.

But the movie was beautiful. I enjoyed how they shot it, moving backwards and forwards. Sorta reminds me of the way we think sometimes when it comes to relationships, doesn’t it? You think about the future when you’re with ‘em. And then, you think about the past when it’s over. Non-linear thinking, indeed.

Despite it being that way, it was easy to understand. Loved the black and white bits. The ‘expectations’ and ‘reality’ bit. The random musical dance bit.

And of course, Zooey Deschanel’s clothes are AWESOME. I’m totally into collared dresses with sash now. Oh, so vintage. I’m gonna go get one. Whee :D Oh, and the soundtrack’s pretty awesome too. The Smiths, Hall & Oates and Temper Trap? Yeah, baby. And the fact that they had ‘Please, please, let me get what i want’ playing (previously played in ‘Never Been Kissed’ prom king & queen dance moment)…that got me.

I love soundtracks. So sue me.

So yes, i *quite* liked the movie. It’s prolly up your street too :)

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On a random note, I’m totally into Colbie Caillat’s “Begin Again”. Such a happy song. Okay, so the lyrics are not too happy. But, the happy tune! It sticks in your head. The contrast makes it interesting. Not so happy lyrics + happy tune = happy ME!

Oh this is not the way that it should end
It’s the way it should begin
It’s the way it should begin, again
No – I never wanna fall apart
Never wanna break your heart
Never wanna let you break my own
Yes – I now we said a lot of things
That we probably didn’t mean
But it’s not to late to take them back
So before you say you gonna go
I should probably let you know
I never knew what I had
I never knew what I had.

Yes, i’m kinda weird that way.

I’m here waiting for, something better just to come along
I’m here waiting all this time, waiting for the world
To change it’s mind.
I’m here waiting for something better to come along
I’ll take a chance on you, you take a chance to…

…consider me, consider you, consider the world
And what we put it through.

-Consider Me-Prime Circle-

Relief is an understatement. What am i waiting for?

Him to move.

..it’s July. 

Time moves too fast for my own good. I had a great time at Homes today. 40 people, 9 newcomers. That’s Your doing, God. Breaking out into song in the middle of teaching, it was..refreshing. Don’t know what the homies think, but OH WELL. *I* had fun. Felt like Pr Kenneth when he’s on a roll. Whee. 

Ice Age 3 was hilarious. And Ellie says, “Talk to the trunk.” 

Hanging with new people is refreshing too. As good as a McD’s vanilla milkshake. And talking about Disney with people ALWAYS makes me happy. I’m quite amused at how someone is a fan of Disney soundtracks ;) And is not ashamed. Am very impressed ;)

I’m engraving 2 Timothy 2:14-26 in my heart. 

I’m loving Gravel by Orba Squara. Happy music. Mmmm. 

I’m nuts about you. *laughs* Cute song. I want it. *hint*

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Oh, guess who has a new modem? Whee.

…i could write like this. 

It’s the kind of sleepwalk that never ends. A type of loan with no dividends. It’s a parlour game where you’re giving chase. Guess it could be called an acquired taste. I know, he knows. He calls, i go, i know. This could be an enchantment. Why don’t you tell me i’m forgiven? He calls, don’t know how i fell under his spell. I’m forgiven, lately i’ve been driven. He smiles and i give in – an enchantment. 

-Enchantment-Corinne Bailey Rae- 

It’s when i least expect anything…that You come and remind me that You’re full of surprises. Don’t tell me you can’t see what i’m thinking of. 

Then again, it’s times like these that i should be most guarded.

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It’s funny how we ask questions we don’t really want answers to. Wise is the woman who keeps her mouth shut. =.=”

I’m liking nights like these :) 

Awesome first night of REVO Conference. Delicious, piping, hot cheese naan from Silva’s with Milo ice. Lovely company. A wake-me-up shower at 1.15am. A little reading of the Word. A little bit of Corrine May. 

Ahhh….so nice ;) 

In the twinkling stars that dance like fireflies
In the blushing fruit that hangs upon the vine
In the face of a baby as he forms his first smile

I see you.

-Love Song for #1-Corrinne May-

Nah, not really. Thought ‘Sell Out’ was overrated. Give me a Yasmin Ahmad movie anytime. Perhaps my lack of enthusiasm for the show was due to the fact that some ‘important’ stuff was shown in the first 10 minutes into the movie. And i missed it. Hehe. My highlight of the movie : i thought the ‘Money Song’ footages were cool. Otherwise, you should just watch it and conclude your own thoughts on it :)

I’m liking the Posies.

What takes up the space in your life?
Does the sum of the slights hurt?
Sooner or later, love comes inside you, gets behind you,
Takes you under its wing, is it some kind of function?
A reconstruction of what you’ve always been.

-Love Comes-The Posies-

Fascinating, they are.

I’ve been an immature brat for ranting over my week. To everyone, anything that would listen, really. I’m sorry if i bored the ears off some of you :) Rant over. For real. I’m gonna focus on the week ahead now :)

I just caught Mermaids on TV. I shouldn’t be watching TV at all, but…*shrug*. It’s a little on the sesat with the whole ‘religious’ side of things. But, the soundtrack. Ahhhh..i love the late 80’s/early 90’s. I mean, seriously, who listens to Cher nowadays?? Even though i’m rather selective with her songs, she certainly is one of the more ‘memorable’ singers of that era. I bet you’ve never even HEARD of “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul. Hope that made you laugh :)

Point to note :

1. AFW3331 due Friday. (extended to Monday)
2. MGW1100 due Friday. (extended to Thursday)
3. Send out belated birthday cards. (i’m sorry, will get to it soon!)
4. Eat Oreo McFlurry.  (yes, it’s a to-do)
5. Have fun at Homes! (it’s tomorrow!!)

God is SO good to me. Like, i dunno what i did to deserve it, but He is just such an awesome God :)

He ain’t no souvenir alright. He’s real :) *bounces around*

Psst. Enchanted is on right now. True love’s kiss and the likes? Lol. I could use a dosage of ‘fairytales’ right now. Pip, the chipmunk, is hilarious. *laughs*

Hello, good morning, how’d you do? What makes your rising sun so new?

There are people, who the more you do for them, the less they will do for themselves. - Emma, Jane Austen

Bravo, Ms Austen. It takes the idiom, “familiarity breeds contempt” to a whole new level, doesn’t it? Well, here’s to wake up calls for all of us.

On a random note, i’m so inspired by Susan Boyle. ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from Les Miserables couldn’t have been sung better. It totally awakened this dream of wanting to watch some of the most renowned musicals in some opera house in London.

Oh, and the look on Simon’s face when Susan sang? Ahbsolutely priceless.

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What i’d love to see being performed in front of my very eyes this lifetime :

1. Les Miserables
2. Phantom Of The Opera
3. Sunset Boulevard
4. Miss Saigon
5. West Side Story

…the city goes to bed, and i can live inside my head. – On My Own, Les Miserables

Ahh…dreams can be sweet indeed :)