I'm in love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZVn_9gSORE
*sighs*
okay lah, ken doesn't seem that frumpy over Hady's win when you watch the vid again ;) Yay Hady go and memperjuangkan apa2 yang kau perlu! =)
Friday, September 29, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Of the final 2
And so hady wins...but I couldn't help noticing how Gurmit said the winner's name in a flat minced tone, and the judges' faces were all rather disappointing to watch. They weren't exactly off their seats raring to congratulate the winner. And so I started to wonder all along if they'd actually been thinking of the prospects if Jon had won...I mean, okay, pros:
1. The guy has marketability appeal for all kinds of products from nin jiao pa kao (the cough syrup that everyone buys) to lifestyle products (clothing apparell, supersonic shavers, hairstyle, new age cutting trends-tatoos anyone?!) to non-halal food outlets. Hey, maybe NUS FASS can even use him as an icon for a new ad they're preparing. Local brands would hunker after him to help in marketing their products. Does anyone wonder how come taufik only seems to be advertising for 7-11 BIG GULP? I mean, come on, with enough marketing effort he'd have enough soft power to bring in the kaching for several local brands. Maybe after the revamping of his first video from a club setting to a totally monotonous one in the middle of a huge padang, maybe advertisers started to deem his image rather conservative and traditionalistic and started to move away from the idea of using him. If Hady's not strong enough to potray his individuality and versatility while still being aware of his religious values, then the same problem would consume him. Jon, however, would be easier to market as he's more mainstream-values, ideals, lifestyle, etc. And the added fact that he speaks well just highlights the fact that he doesn't have to be groomed to be a good ambassador for X or Y or Z.
2. Jon's the better spokesman and that's pretty obvious. He'd be able to hold on his own in bringing a whole new way of looking at the entertainment industry. I mean, to compare SI to another reality TV show aired on Suria, when Anugerah Skrin was featured too, they weren't just looking at youngsters who can act and compere well but individuals who can bring malay entertainment to a new level while having the support of the young crowd. One can imagine Jon being in the frontline of so many new campaigns related to music as a healthy medium to expressing oneself among youths.
Furthermore, the guy's an undergrad. Who's to rebut now that the education system is stifling anyone from reaching your dreams of becoming an entertainer? Jon's a prime example of one who can have your cake (dabble in your real interest) and eat it too (do it well). If you're really set on breaking it out in a new industry and willing to make the right sacrifices that is.
3. Obviously he'd do well in the Chinese music market with his smouldering good looks and rocker vocals. heh.
At the very least, Mendaki could use Hady for the new revamped "Katakan tidak kepada seks lebih sexy" campaign on in full force after the fasting month (the break in timing is what I find most ironic, the top-down approach to something too personal to many comes pretty close).
Anyway, Jon has done much to potray himself since he's come this far in the competition, and besides, this IS a singing competition after all. So after much contemplation, I finally chipped in my $1.20 worth for Hady. hee. Figured its not the no of votes that counts, its the ratio. And considering most people who vote for Hady don't see it as a mere vote but a way to express their power to change something which is finally within their capacity, there'd be plenty of voting happening that side anyways.
All said, Hady's the better raw vocalist, but Jon can emote the songs better.
And so hady wins...but I couldn't help noticing how Gurmit said the winner's name in a flat minced tone, and the judges' faces were all rather disappointing to watch. They weren't exactly off their seats raring to congratulate the winner. And so I started to wonder all along if they'd actually been thinking of the prospects if Jon had won...I mean, okay, pros:
1. The guy has marketability appeal for all kinds of products from nin jiao pa kao (the cough syrup that everyone buys) to lifestyle products (clothing apparell, supersonic shavers, hairstyle, new age cutting trends-tatoos anyone?!) to non-halal food outlets. Hey, maybe NUS FASS can even use him as an icon for a new ad they're preparing. Local brands would hunker after him to help in marketing their products. Does anyone wonder how come taufik only seems to be advertising for 7-11 BIG GULP? I mean, come on, with enough marketing effort he'd have enough soft power to bring in the kaching for several local brands. Maybe after the revamping of his first video from a club setting to a totally monotonous one in the middle of a huge padang, maybe advertisers started to deem his image rather conservative and traditionalistic and started to move away from the idea of using him. If Hady's not strong enough to potray his individuality and versatility while still being aware of his religious values, then the same problem would consume him. Jon, however, would be easier to market as he's more mainstream-values, ideals, lifestyle, etc. And the added fact that he speaks well just highlights the fact that he doesn't have to be groomed to be a good ambassador for X or Y or Z.
2. Jon's the better spokesman and that's pretty obvious. He'd be able to hold on his own in bringing a whole new way of looking at the entertainment industry. I mean, to compare SI to another reality TV show aired on Suria, when Anugerah Skrin was featured too, they weren't just looking at youngsters who can act and compere well but individuals who can bring malay entertainment to a new level while having the support of the young crowd. One can imagine Jon being in the frontline of so many new campaigns related to music as a healthy medium to expressing oneself among youths.
Furthermore, the guy's an undergrad. Who's to rebut now that the education system is stifling anyone from reaching your dreams of becoming an entertainer? Jon's a prime example of one who can have your cake (dabble in your real interest) and eat it too (do it well). If you're really set on breaking it out in a new industry and willing to make the right sacrifices that is.
3. Obviously he'd do well in the Chinese music market with his smouldering good looks and rocker vocals. heh.
At the very least, Mendaki could use Hady for the new revamped "Katakan tidak kepada seks lebih sexy" campaign on in full force after the fasting month (the break in timing is what I find most ironic, the top-down approach to something too personal to many comes pretty close).
Anyway, Jon has done much to potray himself since he's come this far in the competition, and besides, this IS a singing competition after all. So after much contemplation, I finally chipped in my $1.20 worth for Hady. hee. Figured its not the no of votes that counts, its the ratio. And considering most people who vote for Hady don't see it as a mere vote but a way to express their power to change something which is finally within their capacity, there'd be plenty of voting happening that side anyways.
All said, Hady's the better raw vocalist, but Jon can emote the songs better.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Hmmm...
..."The quality of relationships matters as well. Feelings of loneliness may be as damaging as actual physical isolation, says John Cacioppo, a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago and an expert on how loneliness affects health. In a study of 135 healthy students at Ohio State University, Cacioppo found that those who perceived themselves as lonely had higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that causes the body to store fat in the abdomen, a risk factor for heart disease.
Establishing new relationships can help, but may be problematic for isolated individuals. Cacioppo warns that lonely people could hamper their own best efforts because they see the world as more threatening and less rewarding than socially embedded people do. "Lonely people want to be affiliated with others, but they expect [negative responses] and engage in self-protective behaviors that are self-defeating," Cacioppo says. Experts recommend joining anything from a book club to Toastmasters. "Research has shown that just being a member of a local club or an organization has health-protective effects," says Taylor...."
News derived from: http://health.msn.com/womenshealth/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100108101
This is way cool too. I wonder where Singaporeans fit in the range.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14786805/wid/11915773>1=8506
..."The quality of relationships matters as well. Feelings of loneliness may be as damaging as actual physical isolation, says John Cacioppo, a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago and an expert on how loneliness affects health. In a study of 135 healthy students at Ohio State University, Cacioppo found that those who perceived themselves as lonely had higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that causes the body to store fat in the abdomen, a risk factor for heart disease.
Establishing new relationships can help, but may be problematic for isolated individuals. Cacioppo warns that lonely people could hamper their own best efforts because they see the world as more threatening and less rewarding than socially embedded people do. "Lonely people want to be affiliated with others, but they expect [negative responses] and engage in self-protective behaviors that are self-defeating," Cacioppo says. Experts recommend joining anything from a book club to Toastmasters. "Research has shown that just being a member of a local club or an organization has health-protective effects," says Taylor...."
News derived from: http://health.msn.com/womenshealth/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100108101
This is way cool too. I wonder where Singaporeans fit in the range.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14786805/wid/11915773>1=8506
Thursday, September 14, 2006
All the small things
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.
You may not realize it, but it's true.
At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
If not for you, someone would not have the means to live a better life.
You are special and unique.
When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if youtrust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.
When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.
When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look; you most likely turned your back on the world.
Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy.
If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.
You may not realize it, but it's true.
At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
If not for you, someone would not have the means to live a better life.
You are special and unique.
When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if youtrust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.
When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.
When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look; you most likely turned your back on the world.
Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy.
If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
yesterday was so funn...i'm glad elly managed to convince me to come otherwise i'd be stuck at home bumming over piles of homework. haha.
funnay moments:
Elly and Mars were grating the cheese over the shepherd's pie. Elly, as she self-proclaims (haha) was the supervisor/director-general/commander of the whole kitchen ordeal. Well, it was her kitchen anyway. SO she was overseeing mars' job in grating the cheese.
Elly *getting impatient*: more! More! MORE!MOREMOREMOREMORE! (Juming faster and faster herself as she got into the mood of things)
Mars: well actually she didn't say anything, but she immediately grated the cheese to elly's increasing beat to sucha furious pace the cheese went flying all over the kitchen stove...
Yani and me who were cutting the fruits (and eating every third piece we cut) across the counter got a short spray of the cheese as well..
(haha. ok la exaggerate a bit)
It SO FUNNYYY!!
And then there was Sya and Mars' "render me useful" moment...
Sya: I feel so useless... Could I get something to do?
Mars: Yea man gimme some meaning in my life!
Elly: Ok, you guys can help set the table and get the jug in the cupboard above over there. (points to a high cupboard)
*Sya and Mars look at each other*
Sya: ALAH... why do I have to be the taller one...
HAHA!
oh and another funnay incident earlier during the day...
Shireen (walking out of canteen while checking out this mixed looking Indian guy): Look, that guy's pretty cute! Lets ESSENTIALISE him! (haha. like who in the world says that!! essentialise basically is a term you use to stereotype people to their most basic characteristics. like for example, for me it'll be like..."oh, Aisyah's just a bloody malay girl who wears a tudung" (quoted as an example from Shireen) ... huuhuu...of course everyone is SO much more complicated than THAT!!
oh wells. good day anyways.
hukhukhukhuk :)
funnay moments:
Elly and Mars were grating the cheese over the shepherd's pie. Elly, as she self-proclaims (haha) was the supervisor/director-general/commander of the whole kitchen ordeal. Well, it was her kitchen anyway. SO she was overseeing mars' job in grating the cheese.
Elly *getting impatient*: more! More! MORE!MOREMOREMOREMORE! (Juming faster and faster herself as she got into the mood of things)
Mars: well actually she didn't say anything, but she immediately grated the cheese to elly's increasing beat to sucha furious pace the cheese went flying all over the kitchen stove...
Yani and me who were cutting the fruits (and eating every third piece we cut) across the counter got a short spray of the cheese as well..
(haha. ok la exaggerate a bit)
It SO FUNNYYY!!
And then there was Sya and Mars' "render me useful" moment...
Sya: I feel so useless... Could I get something to do?
Mars: Yea man gimme some meaning in my life!
Elly: Ok, you guys can help set the table and get the jug in the cupboard above over there. (points to a high cupboard)
*Sya and Mars look at each other*
Sya: ALAH... why do I have to be the taller one...
HAHA!
oh and another funnay incident earlier during the day...
Shireen (walking out of canteen while checking out this mixed looking Indian guy): Look, that guy's pretty cute! Lets ESSENTIALISE him! (haha. like who in the world says that!! essentialise basically is a term you use to stereotype people to their most basic characteristics. like for example, for me it'll be like..."oh, Aisyah's just a bloody malay girl who wears a tudung" (quoted as an example from Shireen) ... huuhuu...of course everyone is SO much more complicated than THAT!!
oh wells. good day anyways.
hukhukhukhuk :)
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