The latin band performance at the Waterfront was cancelled due to the rain...so i came home earlier than expected. But i managed to catch a concert featuring Jason Carter, a guitarist from Britain. He was rather good i must say, his music featured quite a bit of Middle Eastern and Indian influence. The sessionists for the jamming portion were a letdown...ok, not both but one of them...won't name names here...although i'll say this - his saving grace was a pleasantly competent rendition of "Two of Us".
Managed to talk to Jason and i confirmed that his harmonics in one of his compositions titled "Going Home" implied the mbira...the sounds he coaxed from his guitar really sounded like the tinklings of the mbira. Talked to him about possible collaborations with the gamelan and he sounded really interested and passed me his email. So am gonna pass it on to Joyce (By the way, am glad you're back, Joyce!)
Am i being too critical? My ears have been too spoilt, i'm afraid. need i say by whom? Seriously, when people pay to watch a concert, it'd better be good, or at least be better organised and professional!! They were still soundchecking while the audience were being seated! Wth!!!
Before i go off tangent and start another tirade...here are more photos...no choice, was out with the girls at Ichiban Boshi (not that place again!!! i swear they should give me a loyalty card)
Oh! I almost forgot....I must commend this particular staff from Carl's Jnr at Marina Square, who took good service the extra mile. First, he came to us and politely asked if he could clear our tray. Next, he came by, noticed our empty cup and yet again politely asked, "Hi, can i help you fill your cup with drink?" Stunned, I just stared up at him for a good 5 seconds (poor boy, he must have wondered what he'd said wrong while those seconds ticked by), then asked, "you mean you actually help people fill their empty cups with drinks?" i mean, all this while, i thought it was just self-service you know...which it probably still is. No the management has not started new directives so please do not wait at the table with your empty cup and expect Carl's Jnr staff to fill your empty cups. Only when they volunteer....and then, don't be like me and ask that stupid question...you had first warning here. So anyhow, back to the story...i asked for iced tea, presuming he'd go to the drink counter and get me the Seasons ice lemon tea from the drinks dispenser, but that dear boy went and got me real tea, with ice, complete with a slice of lemon...awww how sweet... I would like to say my heart melted (which is partly true), but in reality, Jeannie and I dissolved into peals of laughter. Thanks dude, you made my day with your sweetness!
Oh, and another one to make YOUR day...yours truly was brought to her knees (albeit gracefully) in full view of hundreds of fellow commuters at Tampines Mrt tonight because she misjudged the last 2 steps of a flight of stairs. She reports that her black and white polka dotted dress with its swingy circle skirt pooled beautifully around her embarassed self and that she was in danger of being rescued by a handsome young Malay dude who was running down to help her. However, she stood up, thanked the guy and told him she was alright, and continued down the stairs as normally as her dignity would allow it. She is also proud to report that she was not harmed in any way during the making of this embarrassing moment. The only thing that was bruised was her ego.
Am going for a haircut at Casey Inc. tomorrow - a belated present from the Babes....who uncannily and novelly decided on this present...hur hur hur...thanks babes!
So ciaos for nows, got a long day tmr. Sigh. this week has flown by too quickly.
Someone told me that blogging helps her get things off her chest and out of her system. How true. Blogging can be so therapeutic. Its like each word that you type helps lessen your burden little by little till, all that's left is a sense of satisfaction and relief. A blog is like a friend really, only that this friend will never tire of listening or form judgemental views of you. I guess thats why so many people blog. Some for fame, like the two notorious female bloggers here in Singapore; some to keep in touch with others, but mostly, they blog to offload their views, their feelings.
