AOTW [43] : Example
I’m never a huge fan of such music genre but I was quite addicted to this song after hearing it on my flight to Hong Kong earlier this August. It has quite a catchy tune and I thought the lyrics weren’t that stupid as compared to songs of the same genre. In fact, I think i like it! it is Example is a British rapper and ‘Kickstart’ is the third single from his album ‘Won’t go quietly’. Enjoy !
Example – Kickstarts
You want me to come over I got an excuse
Might be holding your hand but i’m holding it loose
Go to talk then we choke its like our necks in a noose
Avoid the obvious we should be facing the truth
Start to think it could be fizzling out
Kinda shocked because I never really had any doubts
Look into your eyes imagine life with out ya
And the love kick starts again
Starts again
The Love kick starts again
Starts again
Its the same old you the same old me
You get bored and I get cold feet
Get high get wandering eyes
Forget i’ve never ever had it so sweet
I realise what I got when I’m out of town
Cos deep down you’re my girl in a golden crown
My princess and I don’t wanna let you down
No I Don’t wanna let you down down down down
You want me to come over I got an excuse
Might be holding your hand but im holding it loose
Go to talk then we choke its like our necks in a noose
Avoid the obvious we should be facing the truth
Start to think it could be fizzling out
Kinda shocked because I never really had any doubts
Look into your eyes imagine life with out ya
And the love kick starts again
Starts again
[Event/Giveaway] Royston Tan’s new short ‘Ah Kong’
Health Promotion Board had a preview screening of local filmmaker Royston Tan’s latest work – ‘Ah Kong’ 阿公 last Tuesday at The Screening Room. I had the privilege to watch it firsthand with Hweif Fen.
First of all, it is really nice to see how the government is getting involved in the arts scene and sending messages to the public using a creative platform. Secondly, it’s a topic that really touched me because my grandfather suffered from Dementia and I know how horrible the feeling was for both him and the caretaker. It’s like living with a 4 years old trapped in a wrinkled body, sad but true. They need the extra care and attention which most people are unable to provide due to work/social lifestyle. But there’s always help you can seek, so don’t just leave them alone.
Just to share more about Dementia, did you know these are top 10 warning signs of Dementia ?
Top Ten Warning Signs of Dementia
1. Memory loss that affects day to day functions
2. Difficulty doing familiar tasks
3. Confusion about time and place
4. Problems communicating
5. Difficulty planning or solving problems
6. Poor or decreased judgement
7. Misplacing things
8. Changes in mood or behaviour
9. Changes in personality
10. Withdrawal from work or social activities
If someone you love around you shows certain warning signs, you should really pay extra attention and care for them instead of abandoning them on their own ! Being socially engaged and mentally active is one of the few ways to reduce the risk or delay the onset of dementia. (Speaking of which, I feel like I’m suffering from dementia already. Haha ! )
Enjoy the full length film here ! I thought it was pretty well executed and I have to say, the Ah Kong was really convincing.
[Giveaway]
Stand a chance to win an autographed DVD of ‘Ah Kong’ by Royston Tan !
Simply drop me an email at ingridmak [at] gmail [dot] come with the title: “ Ah Kong DVD Giveaway” with your name and contact information. (Please include your mailing address so that I can mail it out!)
Winner will be randomly picked and contacted via email.
*Singapore Residents Only.
Closing date : 27 Sept 2010, 2359.
First Time Bleeding
No, not exactly what you dirty minds are thinking of. I went for my first blood donation yesterday in school and oh boy, it sure feels great ! =) It has been some time since I last blogged too ! Life has been crazy since school started 3 weeks ago !
It was pretty much an impromptu thing since it wasn’t part of my busy schedule at all. My friends and I saw that they were doing a donation drive in the school library and decided to go for it ! I’m obviously a first-timer (can’t you tell from my excitement?) since I always had problems meeting the minimum weight limit (45kg) and lucky me, managed to meet the mark by 1kg yesterday ! (lol) So off we went to donate blood.
It was quite a painless (trust me, Brazilian waxing was way more painful than this) and quick process. It was like ‘poke – suck-go’ kind of thing (sounds wrong), took me around 10-15 minutes before I see that empty bag filled with my gorgeous blood. (haha)
I liked how friendly the nurses were and how they tried to calm first timers down by distracting them. Though I’m more of a sadist and prefer to watch the needle and gets excited over blood being drawn out of me. (haha) I think I’ve been watching way too much Vampires Diaries…was hoping (hot hot hot )Damon Salvatore would be there to suck my blood too…or robbing the entire blood bank right before my eyes. (lol!)
I thought it’s pretty cute for them to bring such adorable bandages too ! Felt like a primary school kid arguing over the color we wanted for our arms. I honestly wish more people would donate blood since it’s a good thing and who knows when you might need those blood someday ! (touch wood)
So spread the word and go down to the Blood Bank or any donation drive to do the same, or just drop me message if you’re interested in going down with me in November (you can only donate once every 3 months) !! =)
