Tachikawa NO JIRETTAI BURO-GU!

Everyone seems to be jaded with love nowadays.

Whether it be because of a breakup, the inability to get someone they want, whatever.

Its really disheartening to see my friends be in THAT situation, you know?

When will we ever have a positive outlook of love? Is it only when you’re in a relationship that you notice happiness? When you’re out, you curse and swear at love, but what you’re really hoping for, is for its return.

Is it not true that what you gain from just being in love outweighs whatever hardships you go through?

Is it not true that you should cherish the good times you have with someone, no matter how short it was?

It does not matter how it ended. It does not matter how the person really is now.

What really matters is the fact that you had a cherished memory that was shared by 2 people existing as one. Do not let people tell you otherwise.

Forgetting someone is not the way to deal with it; its the coward’s way of doing so. Accept the fact that that person is no more. And then slowly begin the healing process.

Remember who they were, not what they are now. Cherish their memories.

Please.

They are a part of who you are, no matter what other people say.

Love is a beautiful thing, really. Shoot me down as a dreamer, you’re really welcome to. But are we not just mindless drones if not for the fact that we have dreams & aspirations?

Think about it.

I think its high time I do a little random reflection moment. I’m not going to think hard within the next few minutes about what I’m gonna write about. Instead, I’m just going to wax lyrical in a very random fashion, see where that takes me.

..life. Life! Now life. I’ve had quite the interesting life so far, if I should say so myself. Many seemingly random meetings with random people seemed random at that point of time, but in retrospect..there seemed to be a hidden agenda. The Universe is cooking up something for me, but I never saw it as that upon that singular moment.

Like how I would have never known about the Original Music Society if not for one random person I happened to talk to online. and look where I am now. I’m involved in so many aspects of this society that its mind boggling to think that a year ago I didn’t even know about them! Love you guys

Like how I would have never known about sYNQ DJing Society if not for another friend I randomly made through the library studying sessions (and eventually meeting the few very talented DJs who’ve actually helped carved up my current musical direction).

Like how I would have never been involved in 2 theater productions (one as a sound operator, another as a music composer) if not for the fact that I was randomly introduced to a few very VERY interesting people at a random picnic in the Botanical gardens.

Like how that random message to another random person actually blossomed into something that had taught me so many things that would have taken me much longer to learn normally. This person changed me so much more for the better; taught me the value of the first impression people have of you (yes,my fashion sense came from you.); inadvertently taught me how you never really know a person till they’re put under pressure. And other things. And the other good friends that I got to know through you. Your good memory lives through them, sorry it turned out the way it did.

Like how I would never be this thin if not for that one single night that brought me to an epic realization: 105KG was too much. And because of that epic realization, I started running. And Swimming. And got to 72KGs. To where I am now. Tall. Fit. Strong. (heh heh).

Like how I saw that random poster outside the Plaza Singapura toilets regarding the production of a small local movie. I went for an audition, met a lot of fun and interesting people. Which in turn led me to meet other interesting people. Like that very secretive mr Direktor. And that vegetable-loving person. And that very emo elmo someone. And also got my first opportunity to compose for a movie soundtrack!

And these are just single moments in my recent memory that I really cherish. and I really really cherish them. Thank you.

These instances really reinforces the whole live life for the moment thing. You never know what awaits you at that next junction, next corner, next turn. Make decisions to do the things you’re always feel inclined not to do. It’ll lead you up a path less travelled, but the rewards are much more fruitful.

I thank God I did the things I did; if not I wouldn’t be here.

Thank you!

(:

*skips*. hahahah.

Major Milestone Time!:

I made my DJing debut at BluJaz @Good Times on the 5th of June 2009! (((: Over a week ago? YES I PROCRASTINATED! Sorry ): haha. Thanks to everyone who came down to support! I really REALLY appreciate it. So sorry if I wasn’t able to hang out long enough with you guys, I had to do a lot of table hopping that night ):

Anyways, I have to say that it was one heck of an experience! Spinning electro clash for a crowd that knows how to appreciate good music! People were dancing, I made very minimal (read:ONE) mistake, and a lot of people approached me with really good comments about my mix. Heck, this random Australian girl approached me while I was spinning on the decks and was giving me props like hell, and I really didn’t know how to respond. HAHA. but it was cool! (: I really loved the experience, and I hope to build up this art further in the near future with more gigs!

There was once this wise DJ who’d told me; DJing is 5% technical ability, and 95% music. And I really believe it to be so. Through the process of me learning the decks and all in the past 6 months or so, I’ve really been introduced to so many new artistes, its scary! I’ve discovered so many gems, be it through personal recommendations or through various DJing websites, I’ve improved my musical knowledge by leaps and bounds! The subtle differences between the 1001 genres, beat patterns and all that. Heck, DJing had in fact, totally changed my musical direction for my music production side-projects! And for that I have NUS’ SYNQ DJing society to thank for. Its been an awesome ride so far, and I DEFINITELY hope my future rides will still be as awesome, if not better!

Pictures follow!:

Me on the decks with DJ Monkeykuts!

The Mumsies + Partners. HAHA!

DAMN COOL PICTURE RIGHT? hahaha.

A little photo-whoring moment with miss chio!

An awesome group shot! (:

A shot with DJ jstn!