This is a concert that i sponsored by True Move. There were 6 Bands from Silpakorn University and 33 headlining bands, which are Lullabye, Sleeping Sheep and Scrubb. 9 Sep. was the day for the audition of the six bands from the university. My band did not have ample time to rehearse. The conditions of the audition is :

1.Each band must have at least one self-composed song

2.Each band must have one cover song

 

The day before the audition we rehearsed only for 2 hours. We already had decided on the cover song the other night and we composed the song 4 days before the audition.

 

On the audition day, Oat (drummer) had a football match. So we didn't rehearse. We were the 9th band to audition (there were 11). The judges liked the look of our band and the song.

 

We passed the audition (how did that happen?) and our score was one of the highest (another fluke)

 

Next on is the concert itself.

My finals are almost over, (sighs) at last. One more subject to go (German Translation I) and i'm all free to go. Last month was one of the most hectic months in my life. Gigs after gigs, exams after exams. I had so much to do that i didn't even have time to breath not to mention review for my finals. I'll give the details of my concerts, gigs and shows later. Anyway, it's kinda late. I better head off to snoozelandia.

Long time no see!!! How long has it been since the last time I made an entry? Almost 3 months? Well anyway I had so much to do that I didnt have time to update my SPace. I've been studying like crazy, drinking like hell while trying rehearse and understand my lessons too. After a blink of an eye, it's already almost September...Freshy Night just passed last night, Alisa is flying back to Seattle (after staying here for 2 months or so)tomorrow morning, my below par gig last week, my F***ing fun birthday party last month. I've got tons of work to do, songs to finish and record and etc. I better get back to work. I might not finish it. I'll continue this later.

MAY 31

I've read the book by Paulo Coelho named "Veronika Decides to Die". It's about a girl who was bored of her life and commited suicide by taking an overdose of sleeping pills. And then she woke up in an institute. The doctors there saved her life, but she has an irreparable damage to her heart and have one week to live. As she heard the news she thought of suicide again but the longer she stayed in that insitute the more here will to live .  By time her time is nearly up, she wanted to live.

 

Now...many of you might wonder (maybe not) what this book got to do with me. I, like Veronika, was a little bit bored. While she wanted to die, I wanted to go back to Thailand (which is unusual of me). And as she has one week to live, I got one week before I go back to Thailand. She started to want to live and I started to want to stay here.

 

I've been avoiding things that could have (would have) made my vacation more memorable. But at first didn't see that. And now I'm regreting about it. I've got 2 and half months of vacation here in Italy and I didnt use that. I've been recollecting, reminescing the things I've done the past few months and all I can remember is me being here in front of my computer or being in the bookstore reading magazines waiting for time to pass by.

 

June 1

 

To continue from yesterday. And then something happened on the 30th of May, exactly 5 days before my flight. The boss of my siblings' workplace has resigned and one of the officemate prepared a small farewell party for him. I went to that party too as I know them. We left at around midnight. I felt weird. I felt something changing or changed inside of me. It's this quirky feeling when you just found out you lost something. But it was a lot more than that. I've always lived by my motto "Live Life to the Fullest. You've got only one!!!" and never failed to do so. I've done everything I wanted to do. I've been here in Italy for many times. Then I feel idleness one moment and then feel those quirky feelings I said. Yesterday as I went out of the house with my mom, what I saw was...I mean I felt strange...I felt that I just arrived here in Milan for the first time. Everything was new and strange...I felt that quirky feeling again...then I almost break into tears. I've been feeling that quirky feeling for three days now. Inspired me to compose a song even though it's not yet perfect. It's my first song and it took me only 1 hour to write down the lyrics. Since that day I've looked Milan in a new but old perspective (It's hard to explain). I've learned something which I shouls have known a long time ago, I've learned it the hard way and it striked directly into the left part of my body...the organ the size of our fists...sharp and painful.

 

June 3

 

Yesterday I couldn't  update my blog because I went to Como with Oni and went out with my family  in the afternoon, using all the time left to the fullest. That day really changed me for the better. I thank God for teaching me a great lesson which I should've known for a long time. God moves in mysterious ways...showing us the meaning of life through signs...it's up to us to see them. I will remember this lesson until the day I die.

 

...I really wanna stay here (Italy) longer... 

 

 

I have to write this before I forget it. I just watched one of the most awaited films of this summer, Mission Impossible III (m:i:III). Prior to the movie, I haven't seen any teaser trailers of the movie. I saw only a couple of screen shots from magazines and on the Internet. I read half of the synopsis on the Internet and it bored me. Hero rescues girl, a typical cliche' for spy movies, a bore. As I watched, I was proven wrong.

 

Tom Cruise comes back as agent Ethan Hunt. Hunt is now off the action scene and is trying to live a  normal life. He is engaged to Julia, a nurse. Ethan was called back to action by Musgrave, his superior, to save an agent being held hostage in Berlin, Germany after trying to spy on Owen Davian, a notorious trafficer and weapons and info provider. If you think this is the whole story plot, then you are wrong. Twists and turns brings Hunt across the globe trying to save another life, his wife Julia.

 

I dont know if I was the only one who was impressed and awed by this movie. It kept me clinging on my seat. The excitement was just over the top. It took my breath away. This movie is a must-see movie of the year, opening the summer movie spree with a big bang. There are some minor mistakes that are obvious (Hint: Look at the phone that Hunt was using as he was surrounded by IMF agents), other than that the movie is a free flowing excitement. This, in my opinion, really ousted the last installment of this franchise (M:I II), with bigger effects and better acting. Hands off to Phillip Seymour Hoffman as he showed again that he really deserved the Oscar he won. From Capote to M:I III, his role changed from a writer  to a really ice-cold bad guy and he did it on par. Zhen and Daclan had small role in this movie.

 

One thing worth mentioning is the part near the end, which is kinda hard to believe. I would like it better if they had the more complicated secret agent identity case like the first installment (M:I I) 

This is a good start for this summer's movie spree. I hope it will be this great all the way!!!

 

Hope this helps (to people who haven't seen the movie yet) 

 

 

 

 

Once in our lives, we find that special someone, whom we will love through thick and thin, whatever the consequences may be. Many call this fate, destiny, true love, soul mate and other hundreds of term to call it. Is there such a thing as true love? A love so strong, that it could conquer every hurdle, problem and obstacle life may bring, such as time, distance, social status, separation et al. Now I present you "The Notebook.” A story that will touch your heart and make you believe in true love.

      

           A man with a faded, well-worn notebook open in his lap.

    A woman experiencing a morning ritual she doesn't understand.

                             Until he begins to read to her. (http://www.nicholassparks.com/Novels/TheNotebook/Flap.html)

 

“The Notebook” is a story of an old man reading a notebook to an old woman who has memory problem. It seems that the old man had been reading to her every morning. The story the man is reading is about two young people, “Allie” a rich girl and “Noah” a young, strong but poor boy who met at a carnival in summer. Their loved developed and blossomed. They were later separated because Allie had to go to college and her parents are against her love with Noah.   

 

            Then World War II came. Noah enlisted in the army and Allie became a volunteer nurse, hoping to be able to meet Noah by chance. Instead of finding Noah, Allie met Lon and they fell for each other and are getting to get married. Noah, on the other hand, had rebuilt a house. And then fate had brought them back together as Allie’s wedding comes nearer.

 

What will happen to them? Who will she choose? And what does the old man and the old woman got to do with all of this?

 

At first I thought that this movie as a bore, but in the end a tear almost escaped from my eyes. The acting is average, the cinematography is okay, except for the first and last scene. The plot is what stands out the most here. The scriptwriter did a good job on it and the director did great to portray the essence of the original which is a book.

 

Nice one to watch. Try it. It changed my view on this matter. (even though it's only a little)

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's May and another month has arrived. Now, I had an idea as I was watching a movie last night. This whole month my blogs will be mainly about movies. Movie reviews, synopsis and quotes will be put here. I hope everyone will enjoy.

Captain's Log Star date 16.04.2006

 

On Easter Sunday 2006 (16 Apr. 2006) I embarked on a journey with my ever-faithful mother and sister to the unknown, uncharted and mysterious land of Gardaland. It is the biggest amusement park in Italy. We began our journey at 7.30 A.M., stopped by a church, to cherish the day Jesus Christ resurrected then was on the Highway to Gardaland by 8 A.M. We stopped at an "Autogrill" to have a small breakfast. We finally arrived at Gardaland at 9.30

 

After buying the tickets (25 Euros/person), we entered the enchanted but dangerous world of Gardaland. It was cloudy but the weather forecast said it would be only partly cloudy. My first enemy was the dreaded "BLUE TORNADO", a ride that even the bravest man crumbled before it, the strongest man defeated by it (see the pictures). After falling in line for a while it was our turn (me, my sister and Boni) to fight this beast... this monstrosity of a ride. The battle went quickly. We conquered it with out knowing the battle was over. I went down with a new respect for this monster. A little bit shaken up, I walk to the picture booth and bought our pictures, which was terrible. Now the clouds have almost gone and the sun shining, a sign that this war in Gardaland might be won.

 

The next challenge was "Jungle Rapids". It was a piece of cake really. It was just a boat trip and a wet one if I might add. My mom joined too. After that we went to "Fuga da Atlantide". We battled with hundreds of people (we fall in line for about 45 minutes). The ride was easy, similar to "Super Splash" in Dreamworld but much better. My mom joined and was very nervous on the two drops on the ride. After the ride we went to get our photo and took some pictures.

 

With my map I guided my crew, pass the Fantasy Kingdom, the Magic house, taking pictures on the way, to the brand new monster (ride) "Sequioa Adventure". This time it was only me and my sister Onie. After falling in line for about 30 minutes it was our turn to face this rookie monster. The first drop was the scariest but not scary at all among the three drops. At the second drop I saw the camera and pulled the best face as I can while hanging upside down. After conquering it we went to get our pictures and went straight to our next enemy, now with Boni joining in. The monster is called "Magic Mountain". The ride/battle was quick. I went down feeling a little bit woozy but I got hold of myself. We went to buy our pictures and then went to grab something to eat... in this case it was french fries and hotdogs. We took some pictures around and then went to our next enemy. This one was easy so my mom went with us. It's called "The Spectacular 4-D Adventure". We fall in line for about 30 minutes. Along the way I saw 4 kids talking in German. Two were Asian-looking. The ride itself was a little bit boring because I didn’t have my glasses so I couldn’t see the screen (3D) well.

 

Then we went to the next enemy and it was a tough one. Its name is "Space Vertigo". It's a 40 Meter straight drop. The entrance to the ride was cool. It was like being in a spaceship. There were few people playing so it was quick. This time we were only three, mama staying behind. The battle was quick I didn’t have even time to shout or say something. The thing just suddenly dropped. I was totally helpless on it.

 

With shaky legs I went out of the spaceship, even though I conquered it I still feel shaky. We went to the next ride "Flying Island", a UFO spaceship-like ride, but it was broken. So we walked to "BLUE TORNADO" and it was still alive. GRRRR!!! So, my sister and I went to defeat it for one more time. I was nervous this time. The experience on "Space Vertigo" really raised some doubts on myself. Will I be able to defeat this after that experience? But I sucked it up and fought it bravely. It went easier than expected. Ya-HA!!! Who's the man!!!!

(I actually rode it the second time so that I would have a better Photo than the first time...it turned out good)

 

After that we went to take some pictures of the beast we defeated and then we went to play some games. We went to Fantasy Kingdom again and entered "The Magic House". Long line but it was worth it. It seemed that the whole seat was spinning but actually the seats were only swinging and the walls spinning. It made an illusion as if we were spinning too.

 

We went out and took some more pictures. Rode "TransGardaland Express" to see the whole Park and took a boat ride at "Tunga Man". After that we grabbed some hotdogs and drinks. After the long day we returned to our car, taking pictures along the way. The traffic was terrible. We took an hour just to reach the Highway which usually takes only about 10 minutes. We arrived home at about 10 PM and had shower and dinner then I went straight to sleep. It was the first time that the adage rule "Time flies when you are having fun" wasn't true. I had loads of fun but time went by slowly,

 

Till next time, Ciao!!!

 

1.Serendipitous= it's an adjective meaning something lucky happening by chance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know what to type here... but I don't want my SPACE to be idle... so here are some random thoughts that are in my head prior to updating this blog.

 

 

 

After two days, tomorrow is already yesterday (thnx again to www.some-guy.com)

 

 

Thanx!!!

My first week in Milan was spent mostly at home. The first day was sunny and clear. But how come the next 7 days were cloudy still beats me!!! I always logged on the Internet and stayed there for almost the whole day. Just chatting. Then go out in the afternoon. Yesterday and the other day were the only two days that i went out with my mom. She was busy the whole week. And oh... We ate at a western-style restaurant on my first day here.

 

News FLash!!! My mom is gonna transfer to the States!!! And that's this June!!! Talk about lightning decision.

 

Did nothing much and i must admit I'm feeling idle.

 

Uploaded some pix. I'll blog bout it later.

I am now in Milan. Just arrived this morning and feeling kinda beat. My flight from Vienna to Milan was delayed for an hour, adding extra stress. I finally touched snow. It was snowing in Vienna and i had to walk in the middle of it while I was on my way to the plane. I think my flight coming here is perfectly timed. I have some problems to fix and there is no other place better than to come here and reflect on the things that happened without seeing the persons involved. This will make my head clearer and my judgement more sound.

 

The basis of every person is goodness. No matter how evil they are I still believe that inside there is something good in them. 

My first week of finals are over. One more subject to go and i'm free. Yeepee. The first day of the finals was not that great. The poems we thought will be used, weren't. I had to make up almost every detail. The next day was easier, because it is English Phonetics. But it turned out badly. Due to my excitement, I drew the wrong intonation line. F*** it! German VI on Wednesday was the toughest I ever had. I hope I will get good grades out of it. Literature II (german) was really hard. Only 3 questions but i could not do it in time. Friday was Literary reading and it was easier than expected. But i am not expecting something high. On Saturday was my Non-Fiction exam. So-So. And today, Reading in Current Affair (german), was quite easy, even though most of my class could not finish it on time. One more exam on Friday. Not so hard, do not need to prepare because all we have to do is write an critical analysis essay.

 

On Sunday, Manchester United went to Millenium Stadium in Cardiff to play against Wigan Athletic for the Carling Cup. It was an even match until the second half where Man Utd scored 3 goals (Saha, Ronaldo, Rooney) in a space of 7 minutes, adding to their 1 goal (Rooney) from the first half to end the Match 4-0.

 

Well done Lads. Enjoy your triumph!!!

After coming back from the trip to the north, the next day we had a debate presentation and we did , according to the teacher, "to good" and the teacher got information overload. Nice Job folks. Then on Thursay of that week, I had 2 quizzes. The Non-Fiction quiz went well I guess, on the German study of the Development of a Major Literary Genre  quiz, I got a headache and couldn't quite remember what i studied. But I hope it will turn out well. The week end was okay and we rehearsed on Sunday. Played 2 new songs.

 

On Monday morning, I woke up early to watch Super Bowl XL. Dissapointed that the Seahawks lost, a touchdown that never was and a touchdown that shouldnt be sums it all.  Me and my friends had gathered everyday since (6th Feb.) Monday to review and discuss Tonio Kröger. Then on Thursday we had our small quiz but by groups of 2. I was called by my English Literary Reading teacher and said I talk too much in class and asked me if I had problem on concentrating.

 

Anyway the whole week was funfilled and met u know who (Tarn and Tim... you know her) many times this week 555.

 

I have to prepare for my Finals which is coming in a week. The great battle is beginning. 6 Days straight (20-25), 6 Subjects, then one day break(26), another subject(27), a 3 day break(28-2) then the last subject(3). Better be prepared.

 

Twas the night before Saturday (that means Friday night heheh) at 8.30 P.M. Fully dressed, my bag was half-packed and running out of time, hunger creeping in my stomach and time squeezing at my throat.

 

8.45- At last food arrives in the nick of time. Did a quicky (i mean "ate" really fast). Jit called to say "Hurry up" (he was there before us...strange)  Stuffed the rest of my  things to my backpack. Forgot to put some things in so I had to carry it.

 

9.00 P.M.-  Three on the motorbike, me in the middle-- jacket hat and ipod on the left hand, backpack on the right-- running late and feeling the pressure on my body (because of my sitting position and the weight of the baggage)

 

9.10-- After the hurendous trip we arrived at the meeting point. Got on our van (there were 3 vans all in all) and off we go. Chattin on the, after almost an hour we stopped at a gas station. Bought some snacks and continued our journey. We talked about ghosts-- Tarn told ghost stories experienced by her family...whole family... no kidding... from Grandma to cousins. Stopped at another gas station, burshed my teeth and continued the journey this time we all slept. Uncomfortable yet peaceful. (it's about 1 A.M.) 

 

Sometime at Dawn-- we arrived at somebody's home in Lampang (one of the geography students) It was damn cold...brrrrrr... Es war aber sehr kalt. Ich koennte  mich nicht bewegen. The house was far from the main road but it was beautiful. Got ourselves cozy inside then took a short nap woke up at about 6 or 7 A.M. and had breakfast. Khao Tom was delicious and made us warm. Es war schon nicht zu kalt, brush our teeth and wash our faces. Then we went to the Electric power plant in Mae Moh. We went to our crashing place (4 person per house with two rooms) but in our house we were 6. We went to the Information center of the power plant. There was a presentation about the power plant. Slept through that then we had coffee break.  Then we went into like a museum about the power plant. Took some pictures then we had lunch. Then we went to the power plant itself. Learned alot about generating  electricity through lignite. I would write it down here but it would take many pages to explain. We then went to a dead volcano (inactive) and we climbed it. Iwas the first to reach the mouth of the volcano. There were only trees and trees to see. Went back down. Ich war der erste wieder. Then we went to play...we slid down a slope at the info center of the power plant... kinda childish but it was fun. Went back to our place then took a shower. We left the place at 6 P.M. then went to the eat. Then we bought booze and went back. I took a shower then we started to party...but it was small because we were few (about 10). One of my friends was drunk and started singing and singing the same song even though i played a different song. Tarn was drunk like hell and talked in her sleep.

 

 

I read for my exam  a little then slept. Woke up when we stopped at a gas station. Then we stopped again at a souvenir shop (food) then ate dinner and shopped. We also played Foosball!!! Then we went back to the University. Arrived at about midnight.

 

Pheaw.... finished at last. I will edit this if there is something missing. Memorable trip. upload photos tomorrow.

It's great that it's already the weekend! I've done some of my homework and it's time to prepare for the Lampang trip.

 

We will set off at 9 P.M. so I  still have time to log on!!!

 

Manchester United are in the finals of the Carling Cup ( Man Utd 2-1 Blackburn). They are gonna meet Wigan Athletic, underdog who has been playing well since their promotion to the Premiership. GO RED DEVILS!!!

 

Limewire is one of the best P2P programs ever. I've downloaded music videos, videos and songs in a matter of minutes!!!

 

 

I took the Phonetics quiz today and I think I did well to an extent but it did reach my expectations. My presentation on Berlin went well and I went to Bangkok at 1 PM. Going to see a play tonight. My friends are going to act, so I have to give them support.

 

Im BROKE!!!!

 

Edit: I added my song list. Disappointed that they do not have the songs for Silbermond. Nice German Band.

To begin with, MANCHESTER UNITED DEFEATED LIVERPOOL 1-0 AT OLD TRAFFORD FROM A GOAL BY RIO FERDINAND!!! You can do it RED DEVILS!!!

 

After preparing last night for the debate today (Monday), it turns out that we have to do the debate next week because we were scheduled to be the last to present the debate. Slept really late last night (4 A.M.), spending most of my time in front of the computer and at the same time doing my homework which I neglected. I haven't slept that late since... Christmas Eve.!?!?

 

Gont Phonetics quiz tomorrow and a presentation on Berlin (still researching for info) at noon. Goin to Bangkok to buy something 2mmrw and on Friday evening I will go with my friends to Lampang and Chiang Mai. It's an excursion of the Geography Department.  It would be all fun and drinking hahahah!!! 

 

Oh well the connection here in the Internet cafe is kinda fast. I downloaded 15 songs and 2 programs in 30 minutes.

 

I would not be updating this till next week (maybe) but I will try to update this if I have time before leaving for Lampang. (It doesn't matter anyway, whether I update this or not, nobody ever reads it)