Random Music 21/08/08

Again. Because there are some super fantastic albums out this week.


Starting with the hardcore rocks..

Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone

Release August 26th

Usually I wouldnt listen to Slipknot, but their recent (4th) studio album, Hope Is Gone, is really different from the rest. If you're not into the heavy metal kinda thing then skip this. Their music now consists of acoustic guitars and other additions, even clean singing (well in just one track, Sulfur). Most tracks have a clean melodic progression, which shows a more mainstream (less extreme?) side of Slipknot. I like. Especially the crazy percussion.

To the less hardcore..

Staind - The Illusion of Progress

Released August 19th

Staind, probably best known for their older songs 'Its been a while', and 'So far Away'  are now back with their 13-track album, The Illusion of Progress. The songs on this album are so much lighter than previous. With a smaller impact, which makes it somewhat radio friendly. If you're expecting something better than their previous albums or at least at par, this album would be as it states: an illusion of progress. The conclusion? If you dont mind Staind at a lighter level, this album is for you.

And to the piano rocks..

Jack's Mannequin - The Glass Passenger

Release September 30th?

Havent heard from them in a while, due to the lead singer having cancer and all, they're back. The album will be in stores in about a month and a week, but its leaked. Bad bad record label. I wouldnt say it's their best album... Somehow, the songs get repetitive and sound the same. Don't get it. After being MIA for so long, guess they should have stayed that way..

And ending with probably the best release this week year.. 

Lady GaGa - The Fame 

Released August 19th

Woah. Incredible debut album. Seriously very very hot. If you thought Just Dance was good then the rest of the album would be like... ten times more addictive. Every song is addictive until its soo unfair, Im hooked. The Fame showcases a variety of her talents as an artist, covering hard dance tracks, reggae, and to the more vocal centered tunes, all rolled up in her addictive magic. This album is a drug. Perfect. Cant wait for her next album already.
If you have ears you'd get this album.

Tagged. Things you care a lot about me.

No seriously you should read these. Okay fine, its long, if you dont like it, skip this post. :D

I will try to make this as painless as possible.. =.=

Rules:

1. tag 3 ppl

2. answer all truthfully

3. take it in public! < I dont get it. =.=

Info (You care SO much.)

[?] I am shorter than 5'4 [LOL am I?]

[ ] I think I'm ugly sometimes. [Sorry. I dont.]

[ ] I have many scars. [Physical or emotional shit?]

[X] I tan easily.

[ ] I wish my hair was a different color. [Sure dont wanna be blonde..]

[ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color. [Wtf?]

[ ] I have a tattoo.

[X] I am self-conscious about my appearance. [Vain]

[ ] I have/I've had braces. [Too poor.]

[X] I wear glasses

[ ] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free [The painnnn!!]

[ ] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger [Never.. =(]

[ ] I have more than 2 piercing

[ ] I have piercing in places besides my ears.

[ ] I have freckles.

Family/Home Life (You care even more...)

[X] I've sworn at my parents. [Tsk tsk. Bad son.]

[ ] I've run away from home.

[ ] I've been kicked out of the house.

[X] My biological parents are together.

[ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.

[X] I want to have kids someday. [They will be tall.]

[ ] I've lost a child. [You mean like.. misplaced?]

School/Work (BORING!)

[ ] I'm in school [YAY.]

[ ] I have a job [Jobless fag.]

[X] I've fallen asleep at work/school

[ ] I almost always do my homework [Lol. Loser nerds. =P]

[?] I've missed a week or more of school [Cant remember...]

[ ] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years. [WTF is an honour roll? =.=]

[ ] I failed more than 1 class last year [Nope.]

[ ] I've stolen something from my job

[ ] I've been fired

Embarrassment

[X] I've slipped out an "lol" in a spoken conversation. [Intentionally.]

[?] Disney movies still make me cry. [When I was 5?]

[ ] I've peed from laughing [Omg sick.]

[X] I've snorted while laughing [Like a true pig.]

[?] I've laughed so hard I've cried [Tears came out? Didnt 'cry'.]

[X] I've glued my hand to something [Spiderman.. spiderman..]

[ ] I've had my pants rip in public.

Health

[X] I was born with a disease/impairment [Im short. Who isnt born with some random health issue?]

[ ] I've gotten stitches/staples.

[ ] I've broken a bone

[ ] I've had my tonsils removed.

[ ] I've sat in a doctor’s office/emergency room with a friend.

[ ] I've had my wisdom teeth removed

[ ] I had a serious surgery.

[X] I've had chicken pox. [Mmmmm chicken...]

[ ] I've had measles

Traveling

[ ] I've driven over 200 miles in one day [I dont think my car can last..]

[X] I've been on a plane [Lol.]

[X] I've been to Canada

[ ] I've been to Mexico

[X] I've been to Niagara Falls.

[X] I've been to Japan

[ ] I've celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans. [I want.]

[ ] I've been to Europe.

[ ] I've been to Africa.

Experiences

[X] I've gotten lost in my city. [I guess.]

[ ] I've seen a shooting star

[ ] I've wished on a shooting star

[ ] I've seen a meteor shower.

[ ] I've gone out in public in my pyjamas

[ ] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator

[ ] I've kicked a guy where it hurts

[X] I've been to a casino.

[ ] I've been skydiving.

[ ] I've gone skinny dipping

[X] I've played spin the bottle.

[ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour

[ ] I've crashed a car [hehehehe...]

[X] I've been Skiing. [In Canada! Snow is actually quite cold.. O.o]

[X] I've been in a play.

[X] I've met someone in person from myspace. [As in like. Someone I already know.. O.o]

[X] I've caught a snowflake on my tongue

[X] I've seen the Northern lights [National Geographic always show...]

[ ] I've sat on a roof top at night. [Would break.]

[ ] I've played chicken. [Whats this?]

[?] I've played a prank on someone [I guess?]

[X] I've ridden in a taxi. [....]

[ ] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[X] I've eaten sushi.

[ ] I've been snowboarding. [Want.]

Relationships (How emo are you?)

[X] I'm single [Lalalalalalala..]

[ ] I'm in a relationship

[ ] I'm engaged.

[ ] I'm married

[ ] I've gone on a blind date.

[?] I've been the dumped more than the dumper. [Perhaps..]

[X] I miss someone right now.

[X] I have a fear of abandonment. [Lol. Getting ditched.]

[ ] I've gotten divorced

[X] I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back. [CB getting personal.]

[?] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't. [Perhaps.]

[ ] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.

[X] I've kept something from a past relationship. [Lol. Memories and pain?]

[ ] I've had a crush on someone of the same sex. [GAY GAY GAYYYY..]

[ ] I've had a crush on a teacher.

[ ] I am a cuddler. [What?]

[ ] I've been kissed in the rain.

[ ] I've hugged a stranger.

[ ] I have kissed a stranger.

Honesty and crime (Because Santa needs to know.)

[X]I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.

[X] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't. [Done this done that promise here and there blablablablablabla...]

[ ] I've snuck out of my house.

[X] I have lied to my parents about where I am

[X] I am keeping a secret from the world.

[X] I've cheated while playing a game.

[ ] I've cheated on a test.

[X] I've run a red light [Just now, in front of a police car. T_T]

[ ] I've been suspended from school.

[ ] I've witnessed a crime.

[ ] I've been in a fist fight.

[ ] I've been arrested.

Drugs/Alcohol

[X] I've consumed alcohol [Lol. Level 1.]

[?] I regularly drink. [How regular?]

[X] I've passed out from drinking. [Fell asleep?]

[ ] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.

[ ] I've smoked weed

[ ] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.

[ ] I've eaten shrooms.

[ ] I've popped E.

[ ] I've inhaled Nitrous.

[ ] I've done hard drugs

[ ] I have cough drops when I'm not sick

[X] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem.

[ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.

[ ] I have been diagnosed with one or more anxiety disorder.

[ ] I shut others out when I'm depressed.

[ ] I take anti-depressants.

[ ] I'm anorexic or bulimic.

[X] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it. [Being lazy. :D]

[ ] I've hurt myself on purpose.

[ ] I've woken up crying.

Death and Suicide

[ ] I'm afraid of dying.

[ ] I hate funerals.

[X] I've seen someone dying [Everyone is dying..]

[ ] Someone close to me has attempted suicide. [So they say..]

[ ] Someone close to me has committed suicide.

[ ] I've planned my own suicide.

[ ] I've attempted suicide.

[ ] I've written a eulogy for myself. [Lol. Thats sad. =.=]

Materialism (How rich are you?)

[ ] I own over 5 rap CDs.

[X] I own an iPod or MP3 player.

[ ] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga. [Hahahahahah. Unhealthy.]

[ ] I own multiple designer purses, costing over $100 a piece.

[ ] I own something from Hot Topic. [What apaaa? ME IS FROM KUCHING..]

[ ] I own something from Pac Sun.

[ ] I collect comic books.

[ ] I own something from The Gap

[ ] I own something I got on e-bay [Lol. Ripped off?]

[ ] I own something from Abercrombie.

Random

[ ] I can sing well [Wish I could.]

[ ] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant. [Wtf a TRAY?]

[X] I open up to others easily. [I guess.]

[X] I watch the news.

[ ] I don't kill bugs.

[ ] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.

[X] I curse regularly.

[ ] I sing in the shower. [Cannot sing.]

[ ] I am a morning person. [Hell no.]

[ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone. [HAHA ripped off.]

[ ] I'm a snob about grammar. [Anything la... you retarded not my problem.]

[X] I am a sports fanatic. [But I suck at every sport I play..]

[ ] I twirl my hair.

[ ] I have "x"s in my screen name.

[ ] I love being neat.

[ ] I love Spam [Spam and egg...]

[ ] I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day

[X] I bake well. [I'd taste better roasted tho.]

[ ] My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue

[ ] I've worn pajamas to school.

[ ] I like Martha Stewart.

[X] I know how to shoot a gun [I PLAY CS!!! =D]

[ ] I am in love with love.

[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.

[X] I laugh at my own jokes [Hahahahaha?]

[ ] I eat fast food weekly.

[ ] I believe in ghosts.

[X] I am online 24/7, even as an away message.

[ ] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.

[ ] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.

[X] I am really ticklish [Its true.. =\]

[ ] I love white chocolate

[ ] I bite my nails.(when i was young)

[X] I play video games.

[ ] I'm good at remembering names. [Bad memory.]

[ ] I'm good at remembering dates. [Very bad memory.]

[ ] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life. [I'd like to be happy.]

I tag people 1, people 2 and people 3.

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Cats

 Dont know. Dont know. I just had to update.


Cats are useless.

No wait. They make good emoticons..

And they've been there, have you?

Omg cats are so cute. And everyone must agree. If you dont you're gay.

Set Up

Yesterday was a sad day for us Malaysians, as you all know, Lee Chong Wei lost to douchebag Lin Dan of China. So there goes our only hope for a gold medal while China gets another gold medal to add to their other twentysomething thirtysomething.

 douchebag.

Chong Wei's performance was really really really disappointing. Up to a point where it was as if he was purposely giving up free points... Hmmm. How suspicous. And, after all.. the Olympics werent too realistic either. And.. its China.. and, its China in the finals.. Hmmm....

Okay, my own conspiracy theory, where Chong Wei was bribed a million USD, by the secretive transvestite Lin Dan. As simple as that.


And here is proof... Chong Wei (left) double checking... and Lin Dan offering him free gay club flyers..

Notice the painted fingernails..

Random Music 16/08/08

Yay. More music!




If you like alternative Irish rock...

The Script - The Script

Released August 11th 
 

Yet another debut release, The Script are a three piece band from Dublin. Their single We Cry has been out for quite a while; but to me, the bridge (rapping?) of the song sounds like a rip off Jason Mraz while the rest of the song repeats over basically the same tune which gets repetitive after a couple of listens. The lyrics are worth a listen though, which sort of compensates for the predictable chorus.

Well that's just my two cents about their single. 
Now for the rest of the album. I'd say its very good. Most songs start of slow sounding, and end up bursting into life. Very similar to the rich soul of One Republic but with an Irish twist. 

If you like One Republic (thats like, 70% of the world?) you'd definitely want this album. So get it. Somehow.

Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer

Released August 12th
 

And recently the Jonas Brothers released their third album.. Whats there to say that has not been said? Typical Jonas Brothers songs all in one CD. You either like them or hate them. Both ways, they're still overrated. The album cover is not bad though.. yada yada yada...


Then the rest are released singles.

David Archuleta had his first single Crush out a while ago. Worth a listen if you like upbeat pop ballads. Still waiting for Cook though.

And Chris Brown has another single out called Dreamer. Sounds like an Olympics theme song to me, motivational lyrics and all that.. Edit: It IS an Olympics theme song!

Okay thats all for now. If you want ANY of these songs, ask me for em in the chatbox. =D

P.S. These highlight thingys are fun.

Its all fake?

The Olympics has been creating quite an uproar recently. Not due to its success, but its fabrications. After all, the Chinese are good at that.. haha.


Remember the footprints?

Apparently the video aired on television (and in the stadium) was a really convincing digital remake which took almost a year to complete. Yep, they fooled us all by the billions. Its like thinking 'They used real pandas to film Kung Fu Panda?' Those in the stadium watched on the big screen, and those that watched on TV saw the same.
They even included the 'camera shake' effect to impersonate a person on a helicopter filming. 
Oh and not forgetting the 'air pollution' effect too. Otherwise no one would have bought it.


Remember the little girl in red who sang some song at the opening ceremony?  

(again) Apparently she was lip synching. The Olympics organisers thought that the original singer (slightly chubby, with buck teeth) was too ugly, despite the voice; to be shown to the public. So its true that we should judge a book by its cover. The Olympics encourages it! =D


Ticket sales were bad?

Very true. Apparently, it was SOO bad that the Organisers had to bring in thousands of 'fake fans' to fill the seats, its not because no one wants to go; but because of (much more expensive) illegal tickets, which makes it harder to find affordable tickets. Meaning less real people.


Maybe it's REALLY a disaster after all...

Why so green?

You know you're in Kuching when...

Green water? =.=

Yes it is in Kuching. No its not photoshopped. No its not radioactive.

Okay, changed the template AGAIN, which took me an hour plus. Hopefully we will all agree that its an acceptable one. And hopefully I will stay satisfied with it (for quite some time). =D

 

Blackout + Camwhore?

On Saturday night there was a blackout, and the whole Kuching (and more?) sat, and sweat in darkness.
And as for me, I got stuck in a jam whilst driving to find a petrol station. Because my car was almost out of petrol. -_-
Reached the station and (well duh, the pumps need electric to work) I could not pump petrol. So screw that. *drove off*

But seriously! What if my car was like.. SERIOUSLY almost empty?! I'd be stranded somewhere with nothing to do. =(




The lego says it all..
With nothing to do I'd be forced to camwhore due to the retardation from sweating and frustration.
So here are the pics... of ME.. In the DARK.. without FLASH. So yeah. If you see repetitive black nothings there is nothing wrong. :D

Omg I look so ugly in this one!!



Close up..


Close up again. This time at a vertical rotation of 10 degrees!



Close up again. This time at a vertical rotation of 20 degrees!



Close up again. This time at a vertical rotation of 30 degrees!



Close up again. This time at a vertical rotation of 40 degrees!

Omg I look so FAT!! But im posting it up anyway...

Posing ^_^V

Serious face.. =|

Emo... with waterproof mascara..

Still emo.. with the *messed up mascara* effect..

And lastly, another picure of me me me me me.

Gayfag camwhores. =.=

Zai?

Okay, what is this word?

If you can read mandarin, you'd know that it means disaster. As in, disaster, where many people die kinda thing. Not like.. a bad hair day.



Now, does the image below seem familiar?..

As if you've seen it somewhere.. OH SO FAMILIAR!..




You know whats coming next right..?





I meant, after that..




Disaster + Olympics... OMG... Hidden message anyone? Now we can all go make up our own conspiracy theories.. *eerie music*

LOLympics!

Alas, the Olympic games! :D

Once every 4 years, the world comes together as one to compete at an international level, the best against the best.
Once every 4 years, the world sits to watch the grand opening on TV. More than the finale of American Idol, and much more relevant because we are Malaysians not Americans, right?

Wonder what this means..

But to think of it, I've never paid much attention to previous Olympiad openings, but the current one was AMAZING... 2008 people who look alike all in sync playing drums that light up when you hit it! I've had my sakai moment today.

How many emoticons can you spot? :D

And its held in a birds nest this year.


Before renovation:

No maintenance, overgrowth everywhere, damaged infrastructure..

After renovation:

They cleared the grass!!

Anyways the most important part of the whole Olympics would be the bonds formed through sports.

Tighten economical ties, strengthen friendship, and encourages cultural mixing and interbreeding...

Good sportsmanship. Wont work though.

Iraq was banned from the Olympics this year for having political interference (Americans) around but then somehow they were unbanned and allowed to join in the sweaty orgy gathering.

I think you get paid a lot if you get a gold medal.


So there are the cheaters. They may use drugs or some other form of cheating like speed hacks or map hacks or magic.. O.o

An example of using magic to cheat..

But the best part of the Olympics would be its action packed events.=D

FALCON PUNCH!!!

Ironically its a black punching a white. O.O
Anyways. Malaysia boleh... =.=

Food or People?

Disclaimer : If you are fat (above a 120kg) and sensitive please leave.

Fat people are cool, like Patrick.

Todays topic of discussion: the cause of obesity; food or people?

Everyone is getting fatter and even the skinny people are complaining that they're fat when they are visibly not. Its apparently the trend to be fat, like me. :D

Perhaps the food is better nowadays. Or perhaps, we play too much DotA.

Photographical evidence.

Or, its because they're born greedy.. So its the people. Or its the Lays fault for being soo yummy. =D

How to lure an XL wild beast.

So blame it on McD for making America fat. And that pisses Ronald off. He has gained some weight too if you can see... =\

Notice that he is fat as well, the double chin and belly...

And he wouldn't want to piss fat people off because bad things happen. They do not become BIG GREEN AND MUSCULAR, but something more unpleasant.

The incredible bulk.

SO IN CONCLUSION KIDS.. Burgers kill. Do not eat them.

Burgers kill. Laugh damnnit. :D

Random Music 05/08/08

A Musical post. :D

If you like rocks..

Trapt - Only Through the Pain
Released August 5th


Their best album yet since their single 'Headstrong' in 2002, a huge leap from their previous album, Someone In Control, which was in my opinion quite horrible, but they're back on track, the best song on the album would be Black Rose, love the lyrics and it's minimalistic intro, and the short but awesome guitar solo near the end. :D
Recommended if you liked their previous songs, and their music is somehow reminiscent of Story Of The Year's album The Black Swan. Try something new. Download Buy the album!



Hawthorne Heights - Fragile Future
Released August 5th too!


Emo rock? Even so, (as if emo rock were a bad thing) Hawthorne Heights have managed to pull themselves away from the stereotypical styled emo bands and actually produce... music. Due to the death of one of the bands guitarist/vocalist; there is no more shouting (unfortunately) in this album, which I thought made Hawthorne Heights stand out. I preferred their older albums though. Not worth buying unless you're a fan.



If you like gays..

The Jonas Brothers! Out with a new single called Tonight, like all their songs, it has NICE tunes dont get me wrong but the vocals are just gay. Theres a whiny whimpering note to their singing which is seriously annoyingly gay. But its not like I can do better. Lol. Yeah, go ahead and download it for free or something, I dont support em. =P



If you are a girl or gay...

Keri Hilson - In a Perfect World
To be released on September 23rd..


First heard of her on Timbaland's album, which featured her in two songs that we've all heard, 'Scream' and 'The Way I are'. Now shes releasing her debut album, In a Perfect World.
Energy, the first single off the unreleased album shows much promise. With pop-ish piano runs at the start, and then the bass (which should have been louder) and then the digitally enhanced vocals. Sounds like a song Jordin Sparks would sing... very princess pop yet I listen to it. Looking forward to her new album like a new set of barbie dolls. =\


Screw blogger for removing borders... >=O

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