Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Because of you...
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
There can be miracle, when you believe...
Many nights we pray
With no proof anyone could hear
And our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains long
Before we know we could
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
And now I am standing here
My heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
There can be miracles
When you believe (When you believe)
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (You can achieve)
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe
They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fear
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way safe through the rain
Thought of a still resilient voice
Says love is very near
There can be miracles (miracles)
When you believe (When you believe)
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (You can achieve)
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe
You will when you believe
You will when you believe
Just believe
You will when you believe
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)
No doubt that I'm not a MJ fan, but indeed I grow up with his songs during my teenage years. His songs are the first few English songs that I've heard when I was much younger, be it from radio or my elder sister's player. From his 1982 "Billie Jean" to 1991 "Black or White" to 2002 "You Rock My World", and other of his famous songs like "We Are The World" and "Heal The World" which I have a liking for it because of MJ's simple and pure intention to bring the "World Peace" message out to the whole world as a humanitarian. The song is just so familiar to me whenever or wherever it was played. And yes, not to forget his ever popular Moonwalk and gravity-defying dance moves.
And it is so cool to even have him as game character during the 1980s. Michael Jackson tossing a coin into the jukebox to start the game and his chimpanzee partner would fight alongside with him. His attack moves are throwing his hat to a distance and hit the enemies, or his super attack will be the group dance move from his song "Smooth Criminal" where every enemy will die after dancing with him.
Watching MJ's 7 July 09 Memorial Service at the Staples Centre in LA (where he is supposed to stage his comeback concert) streaming live on CNN.com, I've never thought that I'd cry for him. Millions of people in USA witnessed the Service, billions of people all over the world witness the Service. His families, relatives, friends, fans, celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Brooke Shields, Queen Latifah and many more came to attend the Service. He has already earned the fame from all his fans, and so he is known as "The world's greatest entertainer ever lived". The Memorial Service is probably the largest Service in the entertainment history, maybe bigger than Elvis Presley's. It was an honour to witness such an event, where so many people celebrated his life and commemorate his passing.
And so I shall say thank you for the songs which make me difficult to forget you.
Good Bye Michael Jackson, Wacko Jacko, King of Pop, whatever you are remembered as.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Random updates
Went for a long run recently from Fort Road to Bedok Jetty and back which I think it took me almost 2 hours to complete. The run was good, although I think I need to take up more of such distance to get used to it.
Went for my IPPT last Monday, and got a Pass only although I was aiming for a Silver. The killer station is Standing Broad Jump, so it's time for me to train my leggies~ Nevermind, I shall aim for my shooting since I can't get my incentive for IPPT. *hmmph*
Watched Tansformers 2 last Friday which I think it was very good! However it was the typical US patriotic-America-save-the-world plot, other than that the visual effects and shooting is terrific. I like it!
Had my durian trip last Saturday, up to Tangkak which is near to Malacca. This trip was organised by my elder sister, again, because her friends requested for it almost immediately after our Penang/Hat Yai trip. We tasted different types of durians from D2, D13, D24, D82, D101, ice cream, 猫山王 and 金凤. Then we went to Tebrau Jusco for coffee before heading for our dinner to end our day. Planning for my next Malaysia trip in mid July.... lol
Friday, July 03, 2009
Q: Should I carbo-load one week before the marathon?
(Courtesy of Men's Health Singapore)

