Spotlight: Bon Iver

I've got a thing for indie music. May it be indie rock, indie folk, indie pop, they are all so so good.
I came across a song by Bon Iver a few years ago and let's just say... I got hooked.

It's the kind of music where you want to put on your cans or hi fi and crank it up loud.

With the blend of their unique voice and wide array of orchestral instruments, to me they are one of the bands I would give money to watch.

Here are two vids from YouTube of Bon Iver, in which both are magical to the ear.

Enjoy. :)

Quick Update!

Arrived in Melbourne safely.

Weather's been really beautiful sitting around 16-18C with some clouds overhead.

Great to be back although I do miss my family back in KK.

Just gonna post a few pictures for Saturday night's dinner and chill out time.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Bye K, Hello Melbourne.

Time for the little bird to leave the nest again and back to Melbourne I fly.

Yet again my time here in KK is limited, just like every year before it.

I didn't do much this year. Just some reunions, a little pig out, CNY... just what students normally do during their semester breaks although I did try to refresh my piano skills this time round.

Thank goodness mum forced me to learn piano which helped me loads at the theoretical side of music but now I regret stopping at Grade 3. :(

Nevertheless, Grade 3 piano knowledge still allowed me to understand and play most piano pieces like 100 Years, Haru Haru, Because I'm a girl and Someone Like You.

I do hope, with time and effort, I could play song covers like this girl.

Any who... Yesterday, I decided to visit and stay at my grandparent's place for a day.

I know I'm always pampered and be crowned as the little prince in their eyes, since my brother and I are the only bearers left of the Hong legacy (DAMN SON!).

Yi and I grew up in my grandparent's place and although the house is old, wonderful memories of the past are still preserved within these brick walls. Here are just a few photos I managed to snap while I was there.

Great grandpa.

Grandpa

 Dad and his bell bottom pants and feminine hair style.

Yi and I

 Grandma and Wey

Grandpa, Wey and I

It hurts to see your loved ones getting older as years go by but I'm really grateful that they are still around. Talking to them and listening to the stories of their life and struggles during the Chinese Civil War, it gives me great joy to know about my heritage and the history of my grandparents.

I'm truly blessed with those who are around me, friends and family alike.
And this is just the few that I thank the Lord for.

:)

Upcoming shows! Summer 2012

To me, a new year means awesome crap loads of television series and movies to watch!

I'm not a hardcore media flick junkie, but I watch enough to know what's new and out.

And for those who are in the 'stone age' of shows... let me be your guide. ;)

Upcoming shows this Summer!

1. Game of Thrones (Season 2)

If you're a fantasy kinda guy who loves LoTR, this series is just for you! It's packed with all the gothic elements found in LoTR with characters who you'll fall in love with and others hate. And yes, we know Joffrey is a giant d*ck who should have his head on the pike instead.

Oh yes, this one gives me nerd chills all over.

Anticipation score: 5/5

2. The Descendants
I like family movies. If you add George Clooney and give it a sick twist, well... that's even better. It has quite a number of great reviews so fingers crossed on this one.

Anticipation score: 4/5



3. The Vow

I'm not a huge fan of chick flicks as this one seems to be. A few female friends told us guys we must watch this... and they swear by it even though the movie is not out yet. (This tends to be the case for most girls regarding chick flicks) The trailer seems alright at first not until the part where they start doing emo one-liners whilst some sad romantic-ish track that plays in the background... makes my heart feel funny. I freaking hate that feeling.

Anticipation score: 3.5/5



4. Suits (Season 2)
Lawyers. They always seem so elegant, sophisticated, intellectual and maybe that's why I'm hooked on this series. Or maybe it's the ever twisting plot and growing depth of the characters that got me addicted to it. Either way it's a great show and I can't wait for season 2. :D

Anticipation score: 4/5

Sharing the SNSD love. :)

To those who have stumbled upon this blog while searching 'SNSD' via the Google Engine,

kudos to you.

You know... it's WINNING. >:)