June 30, 2004
Hong Kong, 1981
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His songs and sweet music always make me cry. I've been familiar with his tunes since the mid 70's, and today, they're just as good, if not better, like the way I remember them.
This is one of my faves [up there with the Drifter's Song]. At one point, he talks about all the affairs in the world are sorta like a game of chess... He asks that we play a game some time sometimes, and maybe then, we can find out a little more on what this so-called life of ours is all about - from each other... And he talks about so much more...
Shall we play?
June 28, 2004
Untitled 0031
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June 26, 2004
Drifter's Song
I was out doing some shopping this afternoon... for some Chinese music/movies... heh! Oldies but goodies. Anyway, when I got off the freeway [one way; 2nd lane from the left], I saw a homeless man standing by the exit on the left side next to the traffic light, with a styrofoam cup in one hand, staring at the ground... in a daze...
I looked away. I felt bad. The light was red. Then I reached into my wallet and took out some money, and then a car pulled up between us and the light finally turned green... I felt terrible for not reaching into my wallet any quicker. I drove around and around [downtown LA has many one-way streets] the adjacent blocks but later I found out, in order to get back on the same 'street', I'd need to get on onto the opposite side of the freeway and then get off and turn around and exit again... I gave up and then drove away.
It actually happened a couple times before... I ponder about it, and when I finally decided to give money, light turns green... I have quarters in my car at most times [for meters], but I don't like giving that out... can't buy anything with a few coins now a days anyway...
I put the money in my cupholder... and later on, I saw another homeless person, and I was then readily and gave him the money. He was really really happy, and it shows. At times I give, at times I don't, and today, it was just something to do.
A couple of days ago I commented on someone's blog [don't remember whose] saying something about one's misfortune can be another's happiness... This just got me thinking thinking...
June 23, 2004
The Fish and the Water
A fish is the worst source of information on water.
It does not know that water is there when it is present, and only becomes agitated by its absence.
Even when deprived of it, the fish does not know what his problem is -- only that he feels bad, even desperate.
There is a fable about fish. They say that when a fish is scooped out of the water and lies gasping on the bank, he regards his misfortunes as stemming from anything and everything that he can think of. Sometimes he fights, sometimes he gives up. Sometimes he thinks that he should fight the trees, the grass, even the mud, as authors of his misfortunes. But it is only by accident that he ever flips back into the water. When he does he thinks how clever he has been. Generally, however, he dies.
Fish never see the net or know the hook. At best they blame the worm on the hook, the ropes to which the net is attached.
How sad to be a fish! How fortunate to be a man!
Text: Idries Shah - The Magic Monastery
June 17, 2004
Hero
It might appear to most audience to be over-the-top with a heavy tone of drama-overkill, but I still like it. It's a sorta fantasy kung-fu flick, I'm from Hong Kong, I'm supposed to dig stuff like this... haha... but NOT this [6mb; .mov; NC-17]... hehehehe!
UPDATE: The show was sold out... and there were tons of people waiting in line just to see if there were any cancellation. Insane! But it was a great spectacle. During the movie, some people chuckled at some of the special effects... and I was thinking: 'fun-knee that people don't laugh during the Matrix...' heh! I guess since this is supposed to be a 'traditional Chinese' movie, people think it's odd to see characters 'flying' everywhere... maybe. All and all, it was great. I want to see it again when it plays nationwide. Me-likey!
June 14, 2004
The Sleepless Man
Hey, what about Playgroup? Trevor Jackson came out with the Playgroup CD last year, was gonna get it then, but never did. A sorta re-release just came out this month, along with a limited edition CD of all the hits... It's looovely! The mix is egg-cellent! Mixes by Felix Da Housecat, Chicken Lips, Todd Terry, Fatboy Slim, Soulwax, etc... I'm not into chanting/music all the time! heh!
Weird to have the face of Buddha and talking about electro-funk music at the same time, kinda... but I'm sure he doesn't mind.
Music: Playgroup - Number One [Blackstrobe remix]
June 13, 2004
Two Observations
Questions are more important than answers when they make people think.
"Why do you like me?"*
Answers are more important than questions when such answers have no questions.
"I love you."*
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If you wish to meet yourself, observe your thoughts and reactions under unusual circumstances.
Text: Idries Shah - Observations
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Every day words, but when put together wisely, something beautiful and magical happens. As usual, simplicity is more complicated than it looks.
*Quotes provided by me. heh!
June 10, 2004
WaterSea
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I don't really have much to add really. Our meeting was a good few hours. We had a lot to say, we talked, as if we were old friends. We chatted much on family and friends, music, hobbies, just about everything we can think of... oh yeah, we talked about bloggers, too... that's you, and you, and YOU... It was hella fun [as Wayne would put it!]! Tho we definitely have an age gap between us, he's in his mid 20's and I'll be 38 this year... I asked him if that bothered him at all, he said no... I didn't feel a least bit uncomfortable that night, and I hope he didn't as well... Hmm, maybe he was just being nice? heh! It did feel like an awe[3]some first date tho! :-)
All and all, it was such a delight to have finally met him. He was in southern Cal for just a few days, so prior to our rendezvous that night, him all running around the city taking care of errands and visiting friends... and by the time I dropped him off to his car around 10:30pm, he was egg-xhausted to no end. Poor guy! He actually cancelled on one of his friends that evening just to meet Alec and I, awh!!! Looking forward to September, buddy!
So, if anyone ever gets a chance to meet Meester WaterSea himself, don't pass up the chance. Wayne is a sweetheart.
...and NO spanking took place that evening, imagine that!
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June 07, 2004
Jack-Rabbit
Semi-busy day at work... Talking to clients is never fun. I do it not too often thank goodness, but it helps to get the work done! heh! I'm taking a mini-vacation in July. Heading out to Las Vegas... Just made reservations at the Mandalay Bay, and I heard that the pool area is just simply amazing! It'll be the 5 of us and we'll have a smashing good time. Tho by July the temperature there will be hitting close to 110, hopefully I won't get too dark... Who wants skin cancer, right?
I received a renewal offer from Bally Total Fitness 3 weeks ago, and I've been debating whether or not I should renew my membership. $99 for the entire year, not bad at all... Hmm, why did I stop going??? Too many reasons! So I stopped by one tonight, 'round where I live. This guy Manuel gave me a quick tour, a bi-level building. I had my dressy shirt on from work and he walked me all around. Peeps were looking... :-P We also went into the shower room... ooh ahh! I saw this one naked guy walking towards me... Obviously he wasn't the least bit shy on parading his 'equipment' all over.... Anyway, it was like... like a 'car-wreak'... well, you know how that goes!
The tour was good, and I'm pretty convinced that I'll renew. I was there around 8.30pm and the damn place was friggin' packed!!!! Hate it! I'll prolly show up after 9.30pm, just to be safe. Y'know how I just loathe people! :-) O but before I went to check out Bally this evening, I stopped off at McD's for dinner. I can't help it... I just loooove their Filet-O-Fish when they're piping hot! mmm....
PS. This weekend I finally had the honor to meet one of the fellow bloggers, Wayne! He's adoooorable! I took some pictures with my film camera [that's sooo 90's!] and I'll have to get it developed this week! I'll write more about the meetin' tomorrow! To sum it all up: I can't wait to see him again this September! woohooo!
Music: Dave Clarke feat. Chicks On Speed - What Was Her Name
June 02, 2004
Magic
The relationship between 2 lovers is no magic, is it? That was what I was thinking this afternoon. Alec and I. We see each other only on weekends, and when we do, it's great. We act silly and make each other laugh. We hug a lot, and give each other small kisses whenever we feel like it... like when I go out and run errands, we kiss and say goodbye... when he goes and does his errands, we hug and, well, do the same thing...
Nothing is unusual really. Tho when we do have issues with one another, it's a weird feeling. It's like everything is off. We had a little episode this past weekend, but it was quickly resolved in like half an hour. But in that half hour, it felt strange... sorta like being stuck in an unfamiliar place. Guess we're just not used to it that's all. It happens. It's just another way of getting to know one another more 'intimately'. heh!
He does more creative things than I do. He surprises me with cute cards and text messages every now and then. I reciprocate of course, but only after he initiates. Seems like he always beats me to the punch. I'm a terrible romantic! Different personalities I s'poze! He sings and dances in front of me to make me laugh, I... well, I just sit and watch and laugh and giggle! haha! He's more atheletic and I'm more of a homebody. Different people, different kinks! So do opposites attract or do similars attract I ask myself? Not sure really, but I'd say - Whatever works!
Fun-knee thing is, like when our anniversary or Valentine's Day comes along, we wouldn't quite know what to do. Go out to eat? Okay, we got that covered. We don't buy flowers really [ugh, why start now right? heh!]. Should we give each other more hugs and kisses? Oy! Not sure. Yeah we buy gifts, I guess that's the least we can do for each other to make the occasions more special. Bottom line is, we do enjoy such special occasions, but trying to remember what we did last year is a ho other ballgame. Tho come to think of it, I definitely should try harder to make these events more memorable!
Anyway, what was my point? Hmm... Do relationships take a lot of work? I'm not sure, but I'm thinking that it really shouldn't. I think being low maintenance is good, but that's just one of my observations. Anyway, y'know often times I see people that are in their golden years, like for instance, I would see an old couple sitting in a restaurant or something, and that they never appeared to be interested in one another's business, with no interaction whatsoever... Maybe the magic is gone, maybe not. But is there such a thing as 'real' magic to begin with? I guess what I'm trying to say is that, at times, even though you see something that appears to be in a sense of the ordinary, it doesn't mean that there isn't anything special underlying...
Music: Lush - All This Useless Beauty
June 01, 2004
Tinkerbell
Everybody knows a woman like me
Insecurity is my philosophy
I see other women as the competition
I'm always nice to men and so they're nice to me
But other girls always seem to be bitchin' about me
I say they must be jealous
I say that it's because their boyfriends all fancy me
Close my eyes and fantisize
Of all men envying me
So much fun to be number one
What good are sisters to me?
I just can't relate to some body
Unless I use my sexuality
Normal conversation always leaves me insecure
Men are so much more approachable
Clever, kind and intellectual
And I never feel uncomfortable in their company
Male appreciation is my one ambition
It's a competition I must win
When I talk to girls it's just monotonous shit
Because I don't want their friendship just their jealousy
Text: Miki Berenyi
Absolutely looove this song mp3, makes me bob my head everytime I hear it, heh!! So free, immature... and bitchy, in a frivolous way, of course! Not that I can relate to any of it... Lemme think... hmm... nah, don't think so! Stuart, this will be included on the compilation that I'm sending out to you tomorrow, among others! :-* Tootle-pip!