A Little Country Story

Country music has taken over my ears ever since I discovered it around October last year.. I still remember how I started listening to country..

I was waiting for the shuttle bus after work at Vanier, and there was radio on my phone so just tuned the radio until I chanced upon a song with a good beat, and surprisingly interesting and meaningful (AND romantic at the same time!) lyrics! So I listened for about half an hour and in the following days, I started listening to the station on the internet..

It was... GOOD. There's just no other way to describe it! The lyrics just sounded so realistic and down-to-earth.. It was catchy and fun to bob along to.. Somehow it just replaced whatever I was used to listening before... Solo piano, smooth jazz, English oldies, Chinese pop...

And then... I start listening to too much country music at work for the past 1 week.. And suddenly, I have rekindled my liking for listening to solo piano music... After so many months of neglecting it.. Well, that's another story for another day... But it is very good sleepytime music.. It soothes the mind and releases tension from a long work day..

I guess it's all about balance.. Too much of anything can kill anyone..

But if you haven't heard country music before, try it! Most people make a weird face when they hear the word "country".. I don't know why people are so negative about it.. I guess I tend to like things which are not too popular.. I like this trait about myself :P

Anyway, favourite country singers: George Canyon, Brad Paisley (albeit getting too popular), Emerson Drive, Josh Turner, Keith Urban... The list goes on!

Favourite country song of all time:
(aka the song that I've been most addicted to until this moment)

I BELIEVE IN ANGELS - George Canyon

It's such an inspiring and touching song...

That's all I have to say for now.. Anyone has any opinions about this? Feel free to tell me!

OMG, JOB!

After more than a month of job hunt, I have a JOB! It is not much, it is just data entry and sorts, and it's currently only a temporary thing for about a month, but nevertheless I am grateful for something to have come my way! Thank you for all those who have supported me and asked me not to give up~~ I will continue to need your support, so I hope for the best!!

PS. It is in Yaletown.. LOL funny to think that I've NEVER stepped foot in Yaletown during all my years in Vancouver.. Hmmm..

Another reason...

why I think LIFE should be simple...

After listening to this song:

王力宏 - 柴米油盐酱醋茶

小时候你想要什么
我要一台大大蓝色的飞机
带我环游世界
到地球每一个角落
在蓝天白云中穿梭

而长大以后我想要什么
我要一台小小红色答录机
和你一起录下
喂 我们现在不在家
蓝色变成红色因为你

柴米油盐酱醋茶
一点一滴都是幸福在发芽
月儿弯弯爱的傻
有了你什么都不差

小时候你想要什么
我要一台大大蓝色的飞机
带我环游世界
到地球每一个角落
在蓝天白云中穿梭

哦长大以后我想要什么
我要一台小小红色答录机
和你一起录下
喂我们现在不在家
蓝色变成红色因为你

柴米油盐酱醋茶
一点一滴都是幸福在发芽
月儿弯弯爱的傻
有了你什么都不差

给你快乐无论白天黑夜
握紧双手就算刮风下雨
我就是要你
要你待在我身边
保护你直到永远

柴米油盐酱醋茶
一点一滴都是幸福在发芽
月儿弯弯爱的傻
有了你什么都不差

月儿弯弯爱的傻
没有一个理由
活的那么复杂
有了你什么都不差

For those who do not understand Chinese, the song is basically talking about how a guy has a childhood dream of flying around the world in a BLUE aeroplane, but later on his only wish would be to own a RED answering machine, so that he can record a message on it, with the girl he loves.. And "蓝色变成红色因为你" directly translates to: Blue became red because of YOU...

Such a simple song, yet it invokes so much feelings...

The music video also provides a pleasant imagery of a couple cooking together, from when they are a young couple till they are old with greying hair. This shows that

One may argue that it is stupid for a man to give up his dreams and aspirations just to be with the one he loves, but on the other side of things, it also sends us a message that we don't necessarily have to dream big, think hefty thoughts and achieve colossal feats in order to be happy in life.

Just by cooking with your loved one is enough, and the song lyrics also mention about the 7 basic necessities of life: Firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. It tells us that all we need are these fundamentals, and all these simplistic things will bring us happiness, little bit by little bit.

There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.

- Wayne Dyer

Summer ♥

Summer has been a great deal of fun..

Exploring all the places we've never been to, visiting tourist attractions in Vancouver, trip to the Canadian Rockies...

Cooking simple meals at home, eating out, buying groceries...

Countless strolls under the sunny blue skies on the beach, watching people enjoy the gorgeous weather in the warmth of the sun...

Hard work at househunting, finally found myself a place to move to at the end of this month.. Gigantic room, I like!

Today's the official start of summer season, HAPPY SUMMER everyone!!

I've OFFICIALLY GRADUATED FROM UBC!!! :)

George Canyon - I Believe In Angels

Stubbed my toe on a GI Joe
Trippin' over toys this morning
My little blue eyed girl with the yellow curls said
I love you daddy, without a warning

Yeah, and they both think I'm Superman
'Cause I can crush a Doctor Pepper can, easy
But I can be a teddy bear when they get scared
They both need me

To watch them sleep how could anyone say
That's there no heaven, man there's no way

'Cause I believe in angels
With every breath that I breathe
I believe in angels,
'Cause my angels believe in me

They stick out their arms like tiny wings
And pretend like they are flyin'
And when I hear their sweet voices sing
There's no denying
When they laugh, even when they cry,
I see heaven in their eyes

'Cause I believe in angels
With every breath I breathe
I believe in angels,
'Cause my angels believe in me

I pray someday they will see
That they can be anything they want to be
They can look at me

I believe in angels,
'Cause my angels believe in me

"I believe in you too, my angel." - ♥

Depressed

UBC reflection to be writtened a little later, when I *cross my fingers* have a little more confidence, after what turned out to be a brutal battle I faced yesterday at my last exam.

Till then.