Quirky Love Song

This must be one of those really cute and quirky love songs, take a look at the lyrics and you'll know what I mean!

I Don't Know Why I Love You
Joey McIntyre

[Chorus]
I don't know why I love you
But baby you know I do
And it took so long to find you girl
I'm never losing you

Go to bed mad, fuss and fight
Wake up, make love middle of the night
I don't understand all the things you do
But baby I could never stay mad at you
And I think that this could last forever

[chorus]
I don't know why I love you
But baby you know I do
And it took so long to find you girl
I'm never losing you
I don't know why you love me
But baby I'm glad that you do
And I'm wide awake to realize
That you were meant for me
And I was meant for you

Sometimes I think there's someone better for me
Who says and does things perfectly
A flawless someone warm and sweet
Then I realize you're right next to me
And I think that this could last forever - yeah

[chorus]

The story of us goes on and on
And it's never gonna end 'cause it's much too
strong, too strong

[chorus]

I was meant for you
I don't know why I, I don't know why I, I don't why I love you
but
I I don't know why I, I don't know why I, I don't know why I love you
but I do

Maybe its time to Dream Again?

Some of you may know I'm a huge J-Culture kinda guy, and I've been hooked on J-Doramas (drama) for many years now. The most recent one I had the time to watch is titled "Dream Again", starring none other than my favourite actor, Takashi Sorimachi (of Great Teacher Onizuka fame).

Takashi Sorimachi takes on the role of a pro baseball player, Shunsuke Ogi, who is forced to retire after a shoulder injury. He continues to train in hopes of returning to the game, but a sudden accident leads to his death. God decides to give him a second chance, placing his soul into the body of another man - a wealthy fund company manager - but adjusting to his new life isn't easy.

This series is classed more as a sports/human drama - it has subtle blends of family, sports, romance and human drama mixed in. The opening episode is really well set up for viewers - the plot is something new and fresh as are the cast.

You can stream watch the series at either one of the sites below;

1) http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/CRSeries_-_Dream_Again

2) http://www.mysoju.com/dream-again/

Some clips from the series;

I happened to love the theme song to this J-Dorama, titled Aoku Yasashiku by Kobukuro. The video is attached here for listening/viewing pleasure :)

Quote of the Month (June)

Drum roll please...

Mind over Matter : If you don't mind, it doesn't matter

- My dear friend Zack (http://apexprime.multiply.com/)

Jimmy Eat World - Carry You

Just wanting to share a particular song off Jimmy Eat World's Chase This Light (2007) album, a track titled "Carry You". For the last 3 weeks or so, I've felt that I could relate to the lyrics a lot due a chain of events. But things have somehow, somewhat, changed for the better today, and I'm hoping for the best. Still, I'd like to share the song. Enjoy.

Carry You
Jimmy Eat World
2007

When I know I'm all alone
I say your name slowly
And I know that I'm alone
But I carry you

Does it feel good like the memory
When you try some history
It's a dream to come around
The rule doesn't bend,
Because the taste doesn't taste the same again

It's easy feeling righteous when removed
All you'll get is what you wanna hear
It hurts because it should
How else am I to make it clear?

I could never be the one that you want, don't ask.
Well, here's to living in the moment
'Cause it passed.

Maybe your lie is what I need sometimes
You told the most and best of anyone
You said to "keep me in your pocket"
So I carried you

You better choose your words carefully
Because I'm not your anything
Gonna stay here in my place
And you'll stay in yours because
Your only good is what you're good for

I pace around the room to spend the time
Waiting while the burning pictures fade
One thing to make your mind
And another to say it's me

I could never be the one that you want, don't ask.
Well, here's to living in the moment
'Cause it passed, it passed.

I'm still carrying a little hope that
Maybe things could be different now
Is that so wrong, is that so wrong, is that so wrong?

Would I see you tonight
At a place we'll go
(going through the motions, they lead to rhythm motion)
I wanna make things right
Before time runs out.
(it was like you said, the taste don't taste like it should)
Roll down the windows
Let the cold air come in
Slap my face just to feel, to feel you somehow again, again

I could never be the one that you want, don't ask.
Well, here's to living in the moment
'Cause it passed.

I could never be the one that you want, don't ask.
Yeah, here's to living in the moment
'Cause it passed.
'Cause it passed, it passed, it passed.

Random snaps from 4th to 6th June 2008

The view from the chalet

Boozing spot

Burau Bay's view

Garden-view of Mutiara Burau Bay Resort

Trying to look cute, and failing miserably

Pantai Cenang, late-evening

Underwater World Langkawi, Pantai Cenang

At the docks, right before the island-hopping trip

Pantai Beras Bersih, if I recall correctly

Looks fun?

View from the cable car

The cable-car destination

Asahi in broad daylight!

One of my favourite shots during my trip to Langkawi 2 weeks + back. Kinda wish I could rewind, replay & re-act the whole few days there.

Wishful thinking, no? *slaps forehead*

"I think therefore I am"

My humble apologies to you, Mr. Blog, for the recent abandoning. I know I've not been keeping my promise in updating you and all, but hey, life has been rather, "Eventful", for lack of a better word to describe it.

To get the ball rolling, my 5-month relationship is over. I sincerely hoped for it to last much longer than just a mere 5 months, but hey, God has a weird sense of humor. I won't go into any details as I'm a firm believer in not making your private life especially relationship matters public on a blog. I was never an attention-whore and never will be.

Some things I've learned from this failed relationship, in no particular order, are;

1. Do not try to talk logic or common sense with a girl. Reasoning with them is a total taboo and chances are you're making them even more angry than from before you started your reasoning. Remember, there is nothing 'common' about sense when its between a man and a woman!

2. Even if you're right, say you're wrong, admit to it, and pray she accepts and leaves the matter alone. Girls do not like being told that they were wrong (or there was a better way to handle/deal with something other than the method they chose). Save yourselves the trouble and headache, its not worth it trying to prove you're right, you've got a hell lot more to lose than anything else.

3. When an arguement breaks out and she's pissed at you, even though she refuses you when you try to console and how should I say this, "pujuk" her, do it anyway. Do not, ever, conclude that just because she pushes you away when she's angry means that you should stay away and keep your distance. You MUST attempt to console and coax her no matter what. Let her push you away once, twice, 10 times, 100 times even, don't give up. Despite her behaviour and character at that point, deep down inside her heart is screaming out for you to be close to her. Not taking heed of this advice could land your ass in boiling waters, take it from someone experienced.

4. Each and every time you argue or quarrel with her, the fact is which many may not know, the feelings and love they have tend to decrease little by little, and its rather subtle. Even they themselves may not notice this anomaly at first, but eventually they'll feel that the feelings or love just aren't there anymore, or fading away. This is completely different for a guy as arguements and quarrels does not necessarily make our feelings dwindle and fade away. You could have a volcanic quarrel and at the end of the day, still love your girl as much as from before your quarrel. Be warned, though this may not apply to ALL girls, it does to a majority, so play your cards right.

5. When a girl is not ready for a committed relationship especially one that is to last long term, their determination and faith in the relationship is weak, and chances are at first signs of problems, they are the first to "jump ship" or abandon the relationship. There are ups and downs to any relationship, and its her character, her attitude, determination and faith during the bad times that show how far she wants the relationship to go, same goes for the guy. Remember, the good times are fun, but you have to be able to handle the bad times as well.

In no way am I trying to be biassed towards females in any way here. This is a calm, composed and informed opinion and observation of mine. With hope, anybody who happens to wander into this blog of mine would get some insight into how to handle a relationship better, or rather, avoid confrontations that could blow up in their face!

As I try my very best to put on a strong face and move on with my chin up, nevertheless the memories were important and precious to me. Maybe deep down somewhere 'something' lives within me but I guess its gonna stay there for the time being, indefinitely. I will just have to accept that maybe the time wasn't right to rekindle things, and the flame burned so bright, it burned itself out too soon. Heaven knows.

Women have both complicated minds (or confused could be the word, as many men would testify) AS WELL AS complicated hearts. What a 2 in 1 double trouble for men. Trying to understand tends to put white hair on your heads far before its meant to be there :) Good luck.

Just a little something for comedy;

Goodbye annual bonus 2008!

Quoted from http://www.bentleymotors.com ;

A coupé worthy of the GT name. Inspired by the grace and power of Bentley’s thoroughbred bloodline, the Continental GT and new Continental GT Speed combines phenomenal power, class-leading performance and contemporary design with handcraftsmanship in true Crewe tradition.

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Power that doesn’t compromise space. Handling that doesn’t compromise comfort. Technology that doesn’t compromise handcraftsmanship. Above all, true Grand Touring performance complemented by the luxury of Bentley legend.

You see la, how to get nice annual bonus like this? Aiyahhhh bossss, you buy Bentley there goes our bonus la. Like not enough your Brabus, your Ferrari (or two of those, I don't recall lah boss), and hell knows what other car you have, you just had to rub it in with a Bentley Continental GT right? RIGHT? Domo arigatou, you the best lah boss. Wa tension sama lu oi!

You almost thought I've abandoned you again, eh dear blog?

I always knew it would happen. Getting caught up with daily routines all over again and forgetting the resolution I had to be faithful in my blogging. Sure, I tried. Just that every time I bickered on adding a new post, my 2007 addiction of World of Warcraft took over and yes, I am guilty of allowing myself to be swallowed alive by that EVIL, EVIL, EVIL game. Thanks Blizzard. You had my soul.

On the bright side, my remaining 3 month subscription plan ends March 6th. Have not touched that devious evil game since early December, and I have no plans to renew the subscription. I seemed to have rediscovered my social life the very month I quit WoW.

Speaking of social life, I've found that sometimes things are not as they seem. People are not what they make themselves to appear, as I have painfully come to terms with this fact. People I've called 'friend' in the past seemed to have had their dirty closets opened behind their backs and yes, the scene is not a pretty one. You know who you are out there. Thanks for being the hypocrites you are and serving me a life-long lesson on the subject of trust. I promise you your 'lessons' will not go to waste, I will only gain strength from this and move on.

Phew. Oh goodie. I just vented out at people on my blog. I popped that virgin aspect of blogging. What now? Where is the bloody champagne gawdamnit! To be honest that is something I've never wanted to do, looking at all the lame ass people venting like a bloody bitch on their blogs. Fine I have joined the ranks of the bloody bitches. Satan, yes you can have my soul. That will be RM 500,000,000.00, cash terms only (I know he's bad with IOUs).

Nick, thanks for seeing that our years of friendship were and still is precious. Good thing you kicked your WoW addiction before I did. Nice to be hanging out again, we really DO go back a long way ol' buddy. Theng Yi, coursemate in arms and fellow anime otaku and gaming kaki, we've seen quite the number of years as well and hoping we stay buds till our grandchildren start reproducing, how is that? Wee Chun, you've always been a good friend. I appreciate you for the excellent chap that you are and heres' to many more years of good friendship. Alvin, you are probably the best bud I have here in KL. Not bad for a few years of knowing each other. Xmas bbq again this year, okay?! Jason, colleague and senior at work. Never expected that we'd click and get along so well. Heres' to a good buddy, cheers! Melvin, collegemate, and probably one of the first few KL locals I made friends with back in 2002 when I just landed my arse in Subang Jaya. You're good company, and reliable as always. Mei Ching, Florence, thanks for being the sweet girls you are and putting so much effort to make plans for old friends to meet up and get along well again. Love you girls to bits! And yes, I promise I will set aside more time for your plans. I know I've always been busy and not making it for your wonderful outings.

*Wipes sweat off forehead*

Phew.. One hell of a post. Here's to a good 2008 and wishing everyone the best in the year of the TIKUS =)

Do you want to make.. Memories?

Hello again, it's you and me
Kinda always like it used to be
Sippin' wine, killing time
Trying to solve life's mysteries

How's your life, it's been a while
God it's good to see you smile
I see you reaching for your keys
Looking for a reason not to leave

If you don't know if you should stay
If you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be

You wanna make a memory

I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had.
It's bittersweet to hear you laugh
Your phone is ringing I don't wanna ask

If you go now, I'll understand
If you stay, hey, I've got a plan
We're gonna make a memory
You wanna steal a piece of time
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple of lines

You wanna make a memory

If you don't know if you should stay
And you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be
We Should be

You wanna make a memory
You wanna steal a piece of time
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple of lines

You wanna make a memory

I can't begin to explain exactly how much the lyrics to Bon Jovi's (You Want To) Make A Memory above haunts me each and every single time the track plays. Its creepy. It haunts me. Its beautiful. It soothes me. It gets me all emo. All at the same time. Hey sometimes you find that one song that touches you so deeply you just can't put it away, you can't stop humming to it, you can't stop softly singing the lyrics and you can't turn it off playing at the back of your head.

On another note, TRANSFORMERS was AWESOME! I can't recall the last time I sat in the cinema feeling totally blown away by a movie. And I can't recall when I last watched a whole movie from beginning to end with my jaws dropped. I'm glad I watched it at Summit USJ's THX hall and again at Times Square's Digi IMAX theatre. Catch this one people, no regrets. You have my word.