Finally the day has come and gone, just like the wind blows. However it was a worthwhile 3 hours and 45 minutes of wind that fans here were treated to during their two days concert in Singapore. I am referring to the recently ended concerts held by Taiwan's most popular boyband ever, Mayday. Both Queenie and I had bought the tickets way back in March or April this year but we were not lucky enough to grab the side seats that can give the best view of the band members.
Nonetheless we arranged to meet up at Kallang MRT but ended up meeting at Kallang Leisure Park instead as I was running late. I have not gone out for quite a while so my time calculations tend to be wrong these days. I brought my newly bought SH-06A keitai along with my Sony digital camera in order to take pictures and videos of the concerts, especially of the band members like Ashin. He's my favourite member out of the five guys. Hee...
Since this is Mayday we are talking about, the number of fans is significantly higher than what is normal, I suppose. The stage was set up in a 180 degrees turn, unlike last year's 360 degrees turn. As like any other concerts, the music came on at 8.30pm and we were shown a short clip of a story that starred the members as a gang of robbers trying to steal a DNA sample from a vault. They were being chased by the police and at the end of the chase, the stage opened up to reveal a car hanging in the middle of a wall.
That cued the signal for the band to come in and from then onwards, the fans went wild. The band performed numerous hits and sent the noise decibel way up high. Ashin was exceptionally good and every time he raised his hands, the fans cheered out loud. Then we were also treated to the excellent guitar prowess of Monster, Stone and Masa. Among the three, I like Monster the best as he looks extremely cool while playing the electric guitar.
Ming was the kooky guy who tried to entertain the fans with some singing but he was constantly teased by his band-mates for being a terrible singer. They even pretended to beg him not to sing anymore and that sent the whole stadium roaring with laughter. For me, I truly enjoyed the camaradie that can be clearly seen among the band-mates. This is the real reason why Mayday can retain its popularity and its fanbase for such a long time. On top of that, they also have won several awards in major music events and thus were conferred the title of 'Asia's Heavenly Band' by the chinese media.
Throughout the concert, they continued to belt out hit favourites while engaging in some funny antics to get the crowd's roaring laughter. This is one concert that I enjoy so much that I was sad to see it end. However, as their previous night concert had went beyond midnight, we were hoping for the best too. In this aspect, Mayday did not disappoint. Friday's show was an add-on and there is no reason why Saturday's show, being the first show, should be shorter than the add-on.
Mayday is so kind to its fans and they performed way beyond the standard two hours concert fare. It was 15 minutes after midnight before they finally ended the show with a last bow. Not only that, their interaction with fans also lasted longer than what other stars would give. I was so jealous when Ashin stood on the right side of the fan box for so long. I would be able to see him closer if only I had managed to get a better seat. My camera's 5 times optical zoom is also not enough to get a clear picture of his face. Aww....
The next best thing to get a shot of his face would be to aim at the large screen but still, nothing beats the real thing. Some fans even poked Ashin in the back, in an attempt to get personal. Lucky them, poor Ashin. I bet he would be getting numerous bruises from all the pokes. Hee...
My Sharp Aquos keitai is not powerful enough to get very close-up shots of the stage. Oh well. I have got to get a better camera the next time when I am richer. Wahaha... However I did managed to shoot a couple of videos of my favourite songs, though the quality is not so good. Aww... Me and my clumsy hands are at fault.
Nonetheless being able to attend this concert and see Mayday has been a truly satisfying experience and they promised to be back next year. If that's the case, then I'll have two concerts to look forward to: Jay Chou and Mayday. Jay holds his concerts once every two years and I attended his concert last year and you bet I will be attending his concert next year if it ever comes. =D
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Manga Read: Skip Beat! Chapter 144
Yay! Skip Beat! chapter 144 is finally here for fans! You can find the file here.
It is finally Valentine's Day and Shou is not happy about it. That is because he is angry that Kyoko is so infatuated with the Beagle, though it's actually all a misunderstanding on his part. Hee... But his manager is not happy with the way Shou is reacting and so she suggested that he buy a big bouquet of roses to Kyoko so as to congratulate her.
Meanwhile, Kyoko's mail order for Ren has finally arrived and we still don't get to see what the present is. Awww... Since it's Valentine's Day, Kyoko decided to give out her chocolates to those people that she's indebted to. Yashiro almost fainted when Kyoko gave him chocolate right in front of Ren. Naturally, Ren's face became really sinister. Ha!
However the chapter ended with Shou's appearance, carrying a really HUGE bouquet of flowers. What is he trying to do? On to the next chapter!!!
It is finally Valentine's Day and Shou is not happy about it. That is because he is angry that Kyoko is so infatuated with the Beagle, though it's actually all a misunderstanding on his part. Hee... But his manager is not happy with the way Shou is reacting and so she suggested that he buy a big bouquet of roses to Kyoko so as to congratulate her.
Meanwhile, Kyoko's mail order for Ren has finally arrived and we still don't get to see what the present is. Awww... Since it's Valentine's Day, Kyoko decided to give out her chocolates to those people that she's indebted to. Yashiro almost fainted when Kyoko gave him chocolate right in front of Ren. Naturally, Ren's face became really sinister. Ha!
However the chapter ended with Shou's appearance, carrying a really HUGE bouquet of flowers. What is he trying to do? On to the next chapter!!!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Anime Watch: Chrome Shelled Regios
Ok, I know this is quite late for me but I have just started to watch this cool anime, Chrome Shelled Regios. It's so cool that even fairies are attracted to it. Serious. Nah... just kidding. However fairies do appear in the anime, though they are called Electronic Fairies. Eh Wikipedia has some information on this series. Do read it.
However the main point of this anime is that everybody is living in a special city known as a Regios. This is because polluted beasts have evolved to threaten humans' existence. Hence these Regios are constantly on the move in order to avoid these beasts. Each of these Regios are controlled by an Electronic Fairy, which basically forms the will of the Regios. It is possible for a Regios to encounter the beasts in its path.
When that happens, its residents must put up a fight to destroy the beast otherwise they risk losing their city. Some unlucky Regios do ended up being totally destroyed and abandoned.
Currently I am up to episode 18 out of 24 of the series. The series mainly follows the adventures of Layfon Alseif, who is very skilled in Military Arts, which in turn is useful for defending the Regios and defeating the beasts.
How will the anime end? I wonder. I am still watching so hopefully it will all be good. Hee...
However the main point of this anime is that everybody is living in a special city known as a Regios. This is because polluted beasts have evolved to threaten humans' existence. Hence these Regios are constantly on the move in order to avoid these beasts. Each of these Regios are controlled by an Electronic Fairy, which basically forms the will of the Regios. It is possible for a Regios to encounter the beasts in its path.
When that happens, its residents must put up a fight to destroy the beast otherwise they risk losing their city. Some unlucky Regios do ended up being totally destroyed and abandoned.
Currently I am up to episode 18 out of 24 of the series. The series mainly follows the adventures of Layfon Alseif, who is very skilled in Military Arts, which in turn is useful for defending the Regios and defeating the beasts.
How will the anime end? I wonder. I am still watching so hopefully it will all be good. Hee...
Perseids for Google Logo
I was browsing through the web earlier when I came across Google's new design for its logo. It looks very interesting and upon clicking on the picture, I was brought to a search page containing everything on the Perseid meteor shower.
Google Search Home Page (click on the image to enlarge)
Live image of the Perseid meteor shower (Credit: NASA)
According to NASA's page, this is an annual occurance that can be seen in the North America. The Perseid meteor shower is so-called because it appears to radiate from the constellation Perseus. This meteor shower seems to appear mostly in the Northern hemisphere. Well, I suppose I won't be able to see this kind of phenomenon in my part of the world. Singapore is situated directly in the centre of the Earth and that means we miss seeing lots of interesting stuffs that goes on in the atmosphere. I really hate that.
So the only way to enjoy these phenomenons is to go to websites like NASA, where pictures were taken using the latest technological equipments to capture that precious moment in the sky. The universe is such a wonderful entity that continues to thrill us non-stop with its display of works such as meteor showers.
I have never seen a meteor shower before and I heard it's really amazing to see it with your own eyes. Aww... I really wish that I could be in North America right now to see the Perseid meteor shower.
Oh man, my life sucks. Big time. =P
Google Search Home Page (click on the image to enlarge)
Live image of the Perseid meteor shower (Credit: NASA)
According to NASA's page, this is an annual occurance that can be seen in the North America. The Perseid meteor shower is so-called because it appears to radiate from the constellation Perseus. This meteor shower seems to appear mostly in the Northern hemisphere. Well, I suppose I won't be able to see this kind of phenomenon in my part of the world. Singapore is situated directly in the centre of the Earth and that means we miss seeing lots of interesting stuffs that goes on in the atmosphere. I really hate that.
So the only way to enjoy these phenomenons is to go to websites like NASA, where pictures were taken using the latest technological equipments to capture that precious moment in the sky. The universe is such a wonderful entity that continues to thrill us non-stop with its display of works such as meteor showers.
I have never seen a meteor shower before and I heard it's really amazing to see it with your own eyes. Aww... I really wish that I could be in North America right now to see the Perseid meteor shower.
Oh man, my life sucks. Big time. =P
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
A Tired Day @ Work
Today is such a sleepy day for me. I had to attend my night class last night and I was supposed to be going home early. Yet I ended up reaching home only at 11.45pm because my group mates decided to talk about the annoying freeloader in our project group.
By the time I finished my supper and bath, it was nearing 1am. Plus it was such a draining session at the lecture that my brain was already getting drowsy. All these inconveniences now hit me today at work too. I could barely keep my eyes open while doing work. I know many people have been spying on me, waiting to complain about me to my boss but I simply can't summon enough energy to stay awake.
Even though I am writing this entry, I am still yawning away. Now I finally undestand that it is not easy studying as a part-time university student while working full-time. Time management is very important and now I am trying to make sure that I don't miss my assignments deadlines.
The only thing that's left is my sleep. I don't have enough sleeping hours in order to make it through the day during work. Even my tiredness shows on my face right now. *sighs* I wish I can go home right now. My concentration is so low at work today that I am not alert enough to stop people from catching me sleeping. Actually, it's more like dozing off while staring at my laptop screen.
My working environment is very bad due to the fact that it's a very political place. Mind you, I sucks big time at playing office politics. That is why I keep encountering so many problems that now my boss keep giving unnecessary trouble.
The more I try to stay out of trouble, the worse it gets for me. This morning my boss sent a stupid email on one of the e-payments that I made last month. This was for the clearance of the conservancy charges made to the town councils. The previous temporary staff had no problems while raising all these payments using the accounts codes that she was given by my colleague. So when I took over her duties, naturally I followed the same codes.
Yet my boss decided to stir up trouble for me by saying that I used the wrong code and that I should suggest a new code for the charges. What I don't understand is that why she kept silent when the temporary staff was doing the same thing yet she raised out her accusations when it was my turn to do the exact same thing.
It all boils down to the same conclusion. My boss wants me to leave the company and she is trying her very best to make me feel unwelcome. By questioning every single work
I did, she is not giving me the due respect that I deserve as an employee. Instead she tries all ways to find mistakes in my work. I am a human being and I am not perfect. So I make mistakes, just like everyone else! Why is she turning me into a pariah?
Maybe I should have suck up to her when I first entered the company. That should have been the best way to play the politics here. But truthfully speaking, I see no point in engaging all these politics. All I want is that I can get my pay at the end of the day. That's all. Sucking up to bosses is not my strong point at all but somehow all my colleagues in my departments are experts at that.
That is how my boss is like. Honestly, it's time that I should look for a new job. This government statutory board sucks big time. Pui!
By the time I finished my supper and bath, it was nearing 1am. Plus it was such a draining session at the lecture that my brain was already getting drowsy. All these inconveniences now hit me today at work too. I could barely keep my eyes open while doing work. I know many people have been spying on me, waiting to complain about me to my boss but I simply can't summon enough energy to stay awake.
Even though I am writing this entry, I am still yawning away. Now I finally undestand that it is not easy studying as a part-time university student while working full-time. Time management is very important and now I am trying to make sure that I don't miss my assignments deadlines.
The only thing that's left is my sleep. I don't have enough sleeping hours in order to make it through the day during work. Even my tiredness shows on my face right now. *sighs* I wish I can go home right now. My concentration is so low at work today that I am not alert enough to stop people from catching me sleeping. Actually, it's more like dozing off while staring at my laptop screen.
My working environment is very bad due to the fact that it's a very political place. Mind you, I sucks big time at playing office politics. That is why I keep encountering so many problems that now my boss keep giving unnecessary trouble.
The more I try to stay out of trouble, the worse it gets for me. This morning my boss sent a stupid email on one of the e-payments that I made last month. This was for the clearance of the conservancy charges made to the town councils. The previous temporary staff had no problems while raising all these payments using the accounts codes that she was given by my colleague. So when I took over her duties, naturally I followed the same codes.
Yet my boss decided to stir up trouble for me by saying that I used the wrong code and that I should suggest a new code for the charges. What I don't understand is that why she kept silent when the temporary staff was doing the same thing yet she raised out her accusations when it was my turn to do the exact same thing.
It all boils down to the same conclusion. My boss wants me to leave the company and she is trying her very best to make me feel unwelcome. By questioning every single work
I did, she is not giving me the due respect that I deserve as an employee. Instead she tries all ways to find mistakes in my work. I am a human being and I am not perfect. So I make mistakes, just like everyone else! Why is she turning me into a pariah?
Maybe I should have suck up to her when I first entered the company. That should have been the best way to play the politics here. But truthfully speaking, I see no point in engaging all these politics. All I want is that I can get my pay at the end of the day. That's all. Sucking up to bosses is not my strong point at all but somehow all my colleagues in my departments are experts at that.
That is how my boss is like. Honestly, it's time that I should look for a new job. This government statutory board sucks big time. Pui!
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