this song conveys so much sadness that it brings back many poignant moments in life:
it's not only the bad chapters i want to close, but the good ones as well. because the good ones are those that make me want to run backwards.
just like my friend, i didn't expect life to be this hard too.
23.11.09
20.11.09
the day my brother stole my memory
just now, i got a shock when my laptop wouldn't start up.
(yes, i'm talking about my beloved fujitsu, who despite being chipped and ancient, has served me well for the past four years.)
so when the monitor kept freezing at a black screen that read "resuming windows...", i got worried.
i started and restarted my computer, but got stuck at the same display screen each time. before long, my worry turned into anxiety. the question of whether i have to fork out at least one thousand dollars to pay for a new laptop, kept flashing across my mind. i was blaming myself for incurring unnecessary expenses by going on a holiday in three weeks' time. i was thinking, "i should have saved the money for rainy days!"
finally, after six or seven tries, i was resigned to the potential death of my laptop, and sorry that the end was so abrupt. i didn't even had a chance to say goodbye!!! so i closed my eyes, and lamented in silence.
then i heard my brother at the door fumbling at the keys. i was prepared to announce to him the unfortunate news. then he came in, walked to my desk and said, "before you scream at me, i'm going to return you this..."
and there in a small crumbled paper, laid a green color chip. my one-gigabyte memory chip.
(yes, i'm talking about my beloved fujitsu, who despite being chipped and ancient, has served me well for the past four years.)
so when the monitor kept freezing at a black screen that read "resuming windows...", i got worried.
i started and restarted my computer, but got stuck at the same display screen each time. before long, my worry turned into anxiety. the question of whether i have to fork out at least one thousand dollars to pay for a new laptop, kept flashing across my mind. i was blaming myself for incurring unnecessary expenses by going on a holiday in three weeks' time. i was thinking, "i should have saved the money for rainy days!"
finally, after six or seven tries, i was resigned to the potential death of my laptop, and sorry that the end was so abrupt. i didn't even had a chance to say goodbye!!! so i closed my eyes, and lamented in silence.
then i heard my brother at the door fumbling at the keys. i was prepared to announce to him the unfortunate news. then he came in, walked to my desk and said, "before you scream at me, i'm going to return you this..."
and there in a small crumbled paper, laid a green color chip. my one-gigabyte memory chip.
19.11.09
can you see the light in me?
the cozy weather and this clazziquai song make such a great couple in this starless night.
8.11.09
i can't believe it, four years gone down the drain
when i was flipping through the papers yesterday, i was devastated to read that ogilvy centre is going to be sold and refurbished into a hotel next year.
my first meaningful employment was at ogilvy centre, where i worked as a telemarketer. there was nothing attractive about the job. i was on the phone all day, trying to get people to endorse products that i don't even believe in. it was routine, average-paying, and dull. the worst part of it was having to deal with nasty singaporeans with no phone etiquette. but one saving grace of the job was the location.
built in 1927, ogilvy centre stands out among the skyscrapers in the central business district. with a victorian facade and a minimalist interior decor, it is a refreshing mix of style. when i first stepped into the place, i remember gaping in awe of its majesty. in my four months there, i became very fond of the place. there would always be a friendly security guard greeting me at its monochrome lobby as i wait for the lift. and on its recessed balcony was where i spent many loving mornings, chilling with my ex-colleagues and gazing at passer-bys along the busy street.
hence, this piece of news came as a shock. it's as if a part of my past is going to be taken away from me. i can only find consolation in the fact that the facade of the building will be preserved.
with thick sentiments and nostalgia, i shall end with a video which i have been watching over and over again today:
poor articulation aside, i found the performances mesmerising (especially the first one). after all, i have a soft spot for single eyelid guys who can sing and play the piano. (:
my first meaningful employment was at ogilvy centre, where i worked as a telemarketer. there was nothing attractive about the job. i was on the phone all day, trying to get people to endorse products that i don't even believe in. it was routine, average-paying, and dull. the worst part of it was having to deal with nasty singaporeans with no phone etiquette. but one saving grace of the job was the location.
built in 1927, ogilvy centre stands out among the skyscrapers in the central business district. with a victorian facade and a minimalist interior decor, it is a refreshing mix of style. when i first stepped into the place, i remember gaping in awe of its majesty. in my four months there, i became very fond of the place. there would always be a friendly security guard greeting me at its monochrome lobby as i wait for the lift. and on its recessed balcony was where i spent many loving mornings, chilling with my ex-colleagues and gazing at passer-bys along the busy street.
hence, this piece of news came as a shock. it's as if a part of my past is going to be taken away from me. i can only find consolation in the fact that the facade of the building will be preserved.
with thick sentiments and nostalgia, i shall end with a video which i have been watching over and over again today:
poor articulation aside, i found the performances mesmerising (especially the first one). after all, i have a soft spot for single eyelid guys who can sing and play the piano. (:
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