It's like waking up in a dream

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There are two important events that I wished I had not missed. I mean like physically I was there, but mentally I was in another planet. I can recall probably each moments but I also feel that I was within a dream. Like I haven't got the 'kick' to get out of my dream yet. The reason - sleep deprivation.

The first was a surprised birthday party. I had a great time but I was also very tired from sleeping mere 3 hours the night before. If I could turn back time I would want to re-live the day because 'I' would have been more fun. I felt like I wasn't there as much as I wanted to. My thought processes were slow and I can see from my pictures that I was really tired.

The second was the engagement. Again, it was one of those moments-you'll-remember-forever, but I had a hard time sleeping simply because I made a hole on the stupid scarves from ironing and was too upset from the stupid row I had with the other party. I still felt it was surreal or maybe I was just overwhelmed with the fact that I'm halfway there...

Mission from now on: be calm and sleep when you are supposed to get some sleep. Easier task to think about than to actually execute

Oh No!!

You know what makes me feel sad right now? I'm leaving my country to go back to my second home...oh wow I cant believe I'm calling it my second home. I am also disappointed that I'm not gonna be there for most of the wedding preparation of myself! Not that I have to do every little detail of the wedding myself... When it comes to having a 'big' family where everyone loves to get involve and actually get down and dirty with everything, there's gonna be a lot of people to listen to and I don't think my voice will be heard that much anyway. It's not necessarily a bad thing because I have soo many willing hands to help that I feel guilty about turning them down. Yeap, I'm happy everyone wants to help my poor mummy who has to figure out a lot of stuff on my behalf while I'm gone. It can be stressful when there's a clash of ideas especially concerning an area where my fiance is most particular about and that makes me extremely nervous.

Everything is still at an initial step right now. I know it's not gonna be a completely smooth journey, but I pray that I have the patience and strength to go through it and that everyone can be tolerant towards each other. That's not too much to ask right?The next good thing is at least I get to take part in it, even at the very last minute of it. I can also churn out my ideas on his side n he usually step it up a few notch because he is very, I mean very meticulous.

Now, let's study better, cycle more, save more and shopping less unless it's for hantaran ;)

Revisiting JM, Melbourne, May 3, 2010

It's long overdue, I know. It came at a time when I was busy preparing for my final semester exam. Now I'm ready to rekindle the moment with JM

It was a beautiful warm night even when autumn was drawing closer to the end. A week before JM was filled with never-ending assignments, lamenting to those who care to listen about the mental block and the lack of drive to continue till the end. I almost forgot about JM. Yeap I was that busy.

Arrived at Rod Laver Arena wishing that the impeded view gold class seat won't really impede the intimate chance to meet with JM. I was super elated to know that it was indeed a 'clear' and 'close-enough' view. Orianthi started the show with her crazy skills with the guitar. She's one hell of a guitarist and I secretly wished that I could play like her one day.

Then, came JM. The thrill and excitement was building up in my chest and then he started with Assasin. All I could think about was there he was, JM, standing right in front of me, singing with his beautiful voice and suddenly I was floating. Okay I know, I exaggerate a lot there. But hey, it was JM please. I was captivated, mesmerized and content. I might sound bias cos he is one of my favourite musician but sometimes, putting aside his big mouth, there is no need of an extravagant stage or elaborate costumes, just JM and his guitars (not to forget his awesome band) are enough to keep me motivated for the whole week.


My favourite part of the show was this (I was seated much much closer than this youtuber) -





It was the last encore song of the night. It was exactly how I wanted him to end the show. Although I had wished he would play Daughter and Friends, Lovers or Nothing, I am more than happy that he chose Gravity. I left the concert craving for more and vowing that I would one day see him again. Someday, I will.

One of the good shots that I managed to take from my camera

JM's setlist:

• 1. Assassin
  2. No Such Thing
  3. Vultures
  4. Waiting on the World to Change
  5. Perfectly Lonely
  6. I'm On Fire
  7. 3x5
  8. Stop This Train
  9. All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye
  10. Belief
  11. Who Says
  12. Bigger Than My Body
  13. Heartbreak Warfare
  14. Half Of My Heart
• Encore:
  1. Why Georgia
  2. Gravity