Present, Solar Eclipse

I’ve always been fascinated by eclipses ever since I have watched the hit series ‘Heroes’. People always regard the eclipse as a mysterious phenomenon. The Chinese believed that it was a sign of the wrath of a ‘Heavenly Dog’ while the Westerners believed strange things happen during eclipses, like in Heroes in which ordinary people gain superpowers. Well, science proved that the Chinese version ain’t true, but I cannot say the same for the Western version.

And so I was pretty excited that a solar eclipse can be seen on 26 January. I did a check on what really happens during a solar eclipse and here is what I got from Wikipedia: A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is wholly or partially obscured. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from the Earth.

I didn’t get to see the solar eclipse, so I went online to search after my CNY house-to-house visits. Here are the pictures from sgforums:

5.10pm

5.15pm

5.20pm

5.25pm

5.30pm

then the clouds blocked the Sun

By the way, nothing strange happened to me after the eclipse, just that I got red eyes the next morning. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the eclipse, just some heatiness from yesterday’s treats. But who knows? I shall monitor my situation.

Music Tidbits, Love Song(s) (Part 4)

Oldies time. Here's to all the daddies and mummies out there who have kids who don't appreciate the kind of music that you listen back then. I have 2 songs here that might bring back memories-- 'How Deep is Your Love' (1977) by Bee Gees and 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' (1984) by Stevie Wonder. I guess they were superstars back at their time ba, coz their songs survived through the decades.

If you are into oldies, they are the songs for you.

How Deep is Your Love- Bee Gees

I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I wanna feel you in my arms again

And you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave
And it's me you need to show

How deep is your love
How deep is your love, how deep is your love
I really mean to learn
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me

I believe in you
You know the door to my very soul
You're the light in my deepest, darkest hour
You're my savior when I fall

And you may not think, I care for you
When you know down inside that I really do
And it's me you need to show

How deep is your love
How deep is your love, how deep is your love
I really mean to learn
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me

And you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave
And it's me you need to show

How deep is your love
How deep is your love, how deep is your love
I really mean to learn
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me

How deep is your love, how deep is your love
I really mean to learn
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me

How deep is your love, how deep is your love
I really mean to learn
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down when they all should let us be
We belong to you and me


I Just Called to Say I Love You- Stevie Wonder

No new years day
To celebrate
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring
No song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day

No april rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding saturday within the month of june
But what it is
Is something true
Made up of these three words that I must say to you

I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

No summers high
No warm july
No harvest moon to light one tender august night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies

No libra sun
No halloween
No giving thanks to all the christmas joy you bring
But what it is
Though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do.

I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

Of my heart
Of my heart

Present, Pre CNY E6 Gathering 240109

Okay, it’s not really a E6 gathering, just a special few of my E6 friends getting together. Somehow, I liked small group gatherings (4 to 8 people, mixed) better than big class ones. Because we really get to interact with each other rather than staying in our cliques. Special thanks to (drum roll, please) Gabriel, Hao Zi, Sihao, Teck Ghee, Wei Sheng, Elizabeth, Jasmine, Naomi and Rebecca for including me in your gatherings as well as attending these events even though I know you are all busy people.

It seems that Tekong is a sad place to be in as my buddies always long to meet up with friends after they are ‘released’. First, it was Gabriel, who proposed to meet on early January. Then, barely a month later, Hao Zi, the January freshmen, suggested another. Of course I went, I wanted to know more about NS myself. And so we met again, this time, Gaby, SH, 38, Jas and Rebecca came along.

As ‘outing veterans’, our gatherings became less and less expensive, yet more and more fun. We dined at Heartland Mall (whoa Cosmos cheap ar, less than 7 bucks and no GST) before heading to Rebecca’s home for some games. Rebecca’s home is something between a condo and a terrace. We got a pleasant surprise when we got there as her mum pleasantly gave us angpows, even though it’s not yet CNY.

Played Nintendo Wii together. It was my first time playing and I must say it is kinda weird to know that the controller you are holding can detect your slightest movement. I remembered Nicholas PW project about the Wii and its health benefits. If you wanna lose weight through Wii, I think its impossible, because you can just sit comfortably on the sofa and only move your hands.

We shifted next to the ‘Heart Attack styled’ ‘Level Pig’ game and then Monopoly. All of them are multiplayer games, so no one was left out. I don’t know about you guys but I sure had fun. This kind of activity ain’t that difficult to organise, I wonder why 06 didn’t have this. I really had a fun-filled Saturday, and I even got more money than I started from.

Music Tidbits, Love Song(s) (Part 3)

The songs today revolve around Daniel Powter, the Canadian vocal with the #1 smash hit 'Bad Day'. Will be streaming 2 songs from his 3^rd album 'Under the Radar', namely 'Next Plane Home' and 'Love You Lately'. 'Next Plane Home' talks about his eagerness to get home to his loved ones, while 'Love You Lately' describes his emotions when a loved one goes away. They are kinda like opposites.

I like songs by Daniel Powter, I hope you would like them too.

Next Plane Home- Daniel Powter

I woke up early to baby blue eyes from the afar
whoah whoah
and when the sun comes through and lights you like the angel you are
whoah whoah
I know I do you wrong when I’m with you I’ve been gone

With every season change, it looks the same (november to june)
whoah whoah
And don't these empty streets skip a beat the flowers dont bloom
whoah whoah

I can’t believe I missed your birthday again
and I wanna come back but I just don’t know when now

And I’m so lonely your not here with me
That’s why I’m gonna be on the next plane home

The road that never ends around the bend I see you smile
whoah whoah
I’d swim across the sea to be with you for a while
whoah whoah
cos I’m made a life would be gone
now the way that I feel is i just don’t belong here

And I’m so lonely you’re not here with me
that's why I’m gonna be on the next plane home
And you’re you’re the only face I wanna see
that's why I’m gonna be on the next plane home

Stand around try to make every moment
and be somebody yeah anybody
it seems the whole world is taking me over
I need somebody to help me getting back to it

and I’ve always been a million miles away
but things are gonna change
I just wanna come home

And you’re you’re the only face I wanna see
that's why I gonna be on the next plane home
yeah I’m taking the next plane home
Now I’m getting the next plane home
Now I’m taking the next plane home


Love You Lately- Daniel Powter

You packed your last two bags
A taxi's 'round the bend
You used to laugh out loud
But you can't remember when
You lost your lies
It's like your moving out of time
And the whole word
crumbles right beneath you

So, I might've made a few mistakes
But that was back when you would smile
And we would go everywhere
But we ain't been there for awhile
And this I know
There's a place that we can go
A place where I can finally let you know

'Cause I'm the one that loves you lately
You and me, we got this great thing
We're the only one's that around
We're the only one's that around this Babylon

I hope you find
whatever you've been lookin' for
Just remember where you're from
and who you are
'Cause there's a thousand lights
that'll make you feel brand new
But if you ever lose your way
I'll leave one on for you

'Cause I'm the one that loves you lately
You and me, we got this great thing
So, come back and you sit down. Relax
Everything's to see
that you've come a long, long way
And it's the place that you should be

'Cause I'm the one that loves you lately
You and me, we got this great thing
'Cause I'm the one that loves you lately
You and me, we got this great thing
And we're the only one's that around
We're the only one's that around this Babylon

Music Tidbits, Love Song(s) (Part 2)

Let's dedicate this installment for married couples (or engaged couples) ba. Two Chinese songs that I think should fit perfectly to this theme are 今天你要嫁给我 by Jolin Tsai and David Tao and 小夫妻 by Ocean and Joi Chua. Unfortunately, I can't find the original 小夫妻 on Imeem. Nevermind, this version is nice as well. They are both sweet duets.

Wishing all couples a lovely time on 14 Feb! Enjoy.

今天你要嫁给我- 陶喆 & 蔡依林

M: 春暖的花开带走冬天的干山
微风吹来兰漫的气息
每一首情歌忽然冲满了意义
我就在这刻忽然见到你

F: 春暖的花香带走冬天的饥寒
微风吹来意外的爱情
鸟儿的高歌拉近我们距离
我就在此刻突然爱上你

F&M: 听我说
手牵手跟我一起走
创造幸福的生活
昨天已来不及
明天就会可惜
今天嫁给我好吗

M: Jolin in the house
F: DT in the house
M: Jolin in the house
F: DT in the house
M: Come on Jolin in the house
F: DT in the house
F&M: Our love in the house, sweet sweet love

M: 夏日的热情打动春天的懒散
阳光照耀美满的家庭
每一首情歌都会勾起回忆
想当年我是怎么认识你

F: 冬天的忧伤结束秋天的孤单
微风吹来苦辣的思念
鸟儿的高歌唱着不要别离
此刻我多么想要拥抱你

F&M: 听我说
手牵手跟我一起走
过着安定的生活
昨天你来不及
明天就会可惜
今天你要嫁给我

F&M: 听我说
手牵手我们一起走
把你一生交给我
昨天不要回头
明天要到白首
今天你要嫁给我

M: 听着礼堂的钟声
我们在上帝和亲友面前见证
这对男女生就要结为夫妻
不要忘了这一切是多么的神圣
你愿意生死苦乐永远和她在一起
爱惜她尊重她
安慰她保护着她
两人同时建立起美满的家庭
你愿意这样做吗
yes i do!

F&M: 听我说
手牵手一路到尽头
把你一生交给我
昨天已是过去
明天更多回忆
今天你要嫁给我 今天你要嫁给我
今天你要嫁给我 今天你要嫁给我


小夫妻- 欧得洋 & 蔡淳佳

F: 在supermarket逛了好大一圈
想你爱咖喱或是意大利面
幸福的食谱再恶补几遍
我的优点要你百尝不厌

M: 在下班路上租了几只影片
有你在沙发就是浪漫剧院
辛苦的时候想着你的脸
没有"蛮牛"活力也会出现

F&M: oh 小夫妻 我的福气
这辈子可以让我爱上了你
这一路有时晴 有时雨 都没有关系
我们的真心超过钻石对爱的定义
小夫妻 永不放弃
默契是最富有的一种储蓄
赌气话 你一句 我一句 也觉得甜蜜
多庆幸我们望着同样明天 牵手在努力

M: 你今天玉米浓汤有一点咸
F: 你没送钻戒以后补我项链
M: 我的统统是你的 没有期限
F: 存够钱 我们逛地球一圈

F&M: oh 小夫妻 我的福气
这辈子可以让我爱上了你
这一路有时晴 有时雨 都没有关系
我们的真心超过钻石对爱的定义
小夫妻 永不放弃
默契是最富有的一种储蓄
赌气话 你一句 我一句 也觉得甜蜜
多庆幸我们望着同样明天 牵手在努力

F&M: oh 小夫妻 我的福气
这辈子可以让我爱上了你
这一路有时晴 有时雨 都没有关系
我们的真心超过钻石对爱的定义
小夫妻 永不放弃
默契是最富有的一种储蓄
赌气话 你一句 我一句 也觉得甜蜜
多庆幸我们望着同样明天 牵手在努力

F&M: 我愿意这一生 这一世 呵护着你
一直到你当爷爷 你当奶奶 还是老夫老妻