Song Collection 16: Leehom - Another Heaven

The high-pitched part from Jane wasn't really that necessary... (-_-)

Yokohama Ferris Wheel - Cosmo Clock 21

"The new Cosmos Clock 21 grew about 7.5 meters to reach a towering 112 meters. The wheel with a diameter of 100 meters totes 60 eight-person gondolas. It might be fun to compare Cosmos Clock 21 with its 115-meter-tall rival that opened in Tokyo's Rinkai Fuku-toshin in early March. Although the wheel ultimately lost its "world's tallest" status to Tokyo, at its opening, Cosmos Clock 21 won a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for height, capacity and the clock in its center. In these three categories, our wheel was No. 1 in the world."

-Yokohama echo

Strange as it may sound, I was introduced to the Yokohama Ferris Wheel (Cosmo Clock 21) through the popular anime series Honey and Clover. It was featured in episode 19 of the 1st season.

Initially, i didn't have a clue on the whereabouts of this majestic piece. I didn't even know if it actually existed.

Then one day, i received an email containing some snapshots of Yokohama at night when the city seems to be engulfed in flames of bright neons. And among these pictures were a snapshot of a ferris wheel...

It was majestic on scale, the neons of billboards and surrounding buildings flicker humbly beside the alluring display of the ferris wheel. On full display, the sight is simply breathtaking.

The multiple patterns displayed by the ferris wheel makes one fall into a trance. It's like having the WMP/ winamp visualization being played ON A FERRIS WHEEL. \(*o*)/

I have always loved ferris wheels and how they carry you up slowly...higher and higher towards the clouds. And because each carriage is spaced WIDELY apart from one another, one is given a sense of privacy and personal space. <<- much needed in amusement parks filled with hyper-active kids

Someday in my future, I will look up at this creation in clear view...and be captivated. And then I'll dash towards the counter and buy myself a ride. V(^_^)

But you know...I have this little dream...this very small little dream of mine...

To be at this place, with...and hearing those words as the ferris wheel touches the midnight sky...

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Anime: Natsume Yuujinchou - Book of Friends

A poker-faced guy who has the ability to see spirits...

A fat old cat...

And a bunch of demons/spirits...

Sounds boring? Yes.

But i sat through the whole 13 episodes anyway. And i thought it was nice. The youkais (spirits) were kinda interesting too.

I think i must have lost the ability to get bored or,

I'm just a sucker for poker-faced guys and cats.

If you're like me, read on...

Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him. Containing the names of these spirits, a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Now, Natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve the contracts. With the help of a spirit cat, his days are filled trying to return the names to these spirits.

I think its pretty obvious this post is just for an update. =P
But yea, nothing much going on lately. I've probably been enjoying myself too much ever since the hols started. Been pampered much too =3

It's such a bliss...really. Ahh, time is such a cruel thing. T_T

Faye Wong - Heart Sutra

The Queen...is back!

Faye Wong has been my fav ever since i was a little girl.
Her voice is so soothing and clear that it almost sounds like the combination of wind chimes and crystal cave echoes. I like her nonchalant attitude too.

I don't think there will be another person on this planet that will be able to reproduce those vocals...ever.

And she sang the OST of FFVIII...OH MAI GAWD \(^o^)/
And she dated Nicholas Tse. <3
Best couple of that time, since their attitude matched.
Pity they had to break.
It was like Julia Heartilly (Faye) + Squall/Laguna (Nic)
And I think he might have regretted it since the 'replacement' is a damaged good.
(Is an Anti-Cecilia supporter)



The China News Daily has this report,

"Faye Wong performs at a rehearsal for a buddhist ceremony in the Famen Temple in Shaanxi province of northwest China, May 8, 2009.

Mando-pop diva Faye Wong sang a buddhist song "Heart Sutra" during a low-key rehearsal for a buddhist ceremony in the Famen Temple in Shaanxi province of northwest China on Friday.

The pop singer, who halted her successful singing career a couple of years ago, will be the only soloist to perform at the buddhist event in the Famen Temple - one of the top buddhist temples in China. The schedule for the concert is not known yet.

Reportedly, Faye Wong took initiative in a application to sing "Heart Sutra" for the event. She arrived at the Famen Temple a few days ago with her routing being a well kept secret.

During her stay at the temple, the singer met with some of the top monks there to share her learning experience of the sutra, according to a report on the local media hsw.cn."

Just Hungry - Cherry tomatoes

The context below is taken from Maki's Just Hungry blog.
I find this situation very amusing and alarmingly rampant in society these days...
And I just love the expression of some of the wives...
They put on this look which screams,

"He's gonna get it when we reach home..."

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I am drawn to the vegetable stall at the market by the bright red cherry tomatoes, that look as though they are backlit. The man behind the stall hands me a plastic bag so that I can pick out my own. He may be in his 30s, perhaps his 40s; it’s a bit hard to tell, since his skin is deeply lined by the sun and he has a air of fatique, even boredom. At his side, dealing with customers with a faded, polite voice that matches her flowery dress, is a woman, presumably his wife.

While I’m picking out my tomatoes, I glance up to see a beautiful young woman, perhaps in her late 20s. Her brown hair is pulled back in a casual yet elegant chignon, her sunglasses are Chanel. Her features are sharp and delicate. She’s the stereotype of an elegant young Parisienne, except that this is a small village in Provence.

The man behind the stall lights up like his tomatoes. Ignoring all the other customers, he devotes all of his attention to the young woman. He hands her produce, one by one. He waxes eloquently. He waves his hands around. I stand there, my filled bag of tomatoes in hand, trying to catch his attention so that I can pay and move on, to no avail. The young woman shuffles around the stall, clearly nonplussed by his attention, concentrating on finishing her purchase. Her equally pretty blonde friend looks on with an amused smile on her face. This kind of thing probably happens a lot to them.

The queue of other customers increases. We shuffle over to the wife, since she’s the only one taking our money. The man is now leaning forward, holding out one of the cherry tomatoes to the young woman. My comprehension of French is not that good, but even I can hear the tone of seduction in his voice. The young woman refuses the tomato, laughing politely, her body language clearly saying, “Get me out of here now”. By now, almost everyone around the stall is discreetly observing this little drama and smirking.

I finally get to the wife and hand her my bag of tomatoes to weigh. I glance at her face. Under her mask of polite nonchalance I can see her weary anger. Probably not the first time for such a situation.

The transaction is completed with the usual exchange of polite words. As I turn to leave, I see the young woman and her friend hurrying away from the stall. I glance back discreetly; the man is looking after them longingly, as his stone faced wife weighs the bags of another customer.