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1. Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, skip to the next track for your answer. You must use the title of that song as your answer, no matter how silly it sounds.
3. Tag three people.

1. If someone were to say, "Is this o.k.?", what would you say?
Undiscovered (James Morrison)

2. How would you describe yourself?
Fly Away (Corrinne May)

3. What do you like in a guy / girl?
Name (Goo Goo Dolls). Good to know I'm so shallow. Heh.

4. How are you feeling today?
Psyche (Nouvelle Vague). Hmm. Not really.

5. What is your life's purpose?
In The Highways (Sarah, Hannah & Leah Peasall). Well, I sure hope not.

6. What is your motto?
Yours To Hold (Skillet)

7. What do your friends think of you?
Sacrifice (Elton John). That doesn't sound too good...

8. What do your parents think of you?
Gonna Breakthrough (Mary J. Blige feat. Brook)

9. What do you often think about?
Lemon (U2). Actually, no.

10. What is 2 + 2?
Tears Of Rage (Bob Dylan & The Band)

11. What do you think of your best friend?
If That's What It Takes (Bon Jovi)

12. What do you think of the person you like?
Mr. Man (Alicia Keys with Jimmy Cozier). Hahaha.

13. What is your life story?
She Just Wept (Starsailor). Damn, that's depressing.

14. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Broken Toy (Keane). Oh, I'm sure. Hahaha.

15. What comes to mind when you see the person you like?
Show You Love (Jars Of Clay). Obvious, much?

16. What will you dance to at your wedding?
When It All Goes Wrong Again (Everclear). Oh, dear...the album this song is on is loosely based on Art Alexakis' second divorce. Not good, people. Not good.

17. What will they play at your funeral?
Wonderwall (Oasis). Awesome! This song is on my playlist of songs to die to, so I'm glad (I'm weird, I know).

18. What do you think of your friends?
All American Girl (Train)

19. What will you post this as?
So Sing (Parachute Band)

20. Where will you get married?
You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go (Bob Dylan). Why are all my answers to the marriage- / wedding-related questions so sad?

21. What is your best friend's theme song?
Twilight (David Gray). Lovely song, though my best friend isn't a David Gray fan.

22. What was high school like?
Just Like Heaven (The Cure). This couldn't be further from the truth.

23. What is the best thing about you?
Marching Bands Of Manhattan (Death Cab For Cutie)

24. How is today going to be?
I'm Seeing Someone (Rolfe Kent). Utter tosh.

25. What is in store for this weekend?
Running To Stand Still (U2). The weekend is, in fact, almost over for me.

26. What song describes your parents?
Typical (Mute Math). Hahahahaha.

27. How is your life going?
Hey Now! (Oasis)

28. How does the world see you?
Who Am I (Casting Crowns). Exactly. Heh.

29. What do your friends really think of you?
Jane Doe (Mr. Big). O-kaaay...

30. Do people secretly lust after you?
Run Home (Priestess). I suppose I have a stalker or two, then. *shudders*

31. How can you make yourself happy?
Inside The Fire (Disturbed). Hell, no!

32. What should you do with your life?
Sgt. Major (Jet). Heh?

33. Will you ever have children?
Sure About It (Hanson). No freaking way. And yes, I listen to Hanson. So there.

34. What is some good advice?
A Whole New World (Brad Kane & Lea Salonga). Hmm.

35. What is your current theme song? ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/19859329/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/19859329/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:08:56 PDT RockstarVanity's journal. I haven't been here in ages, mostly because of work (don't even get me started) & I'm in a particularly shitty mood (long story), so this is a welcome - albeit temporary - distraction. Thanks, RockstarVanity. And yeah, I'm indecisive too, so I'm using song titles from both a musician (David Gray) and a band (U2). Also, some answers contain more than one song. Have fun, kids.

1. Are you male or female?
David Gray: Caroline
U2: Grace

2. Describe yourself.
David Gray: My Oh My
U2: Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of

3. How / what do people feel when they're around you?
David Gray: Real Love
U2: Desire

4. How would you describe your previous relationship?
David Gray: Say Hello Wave Goodbye
U2: Walk On

5. Describe your current relationship.
David Gray: We're Not Right
U2: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

6. Where do you want to be now?
David Gray: Last Boat To America / The Other Side
U2: New York / Where The Streets Have No Name

7. How do you feel about love?
David Gray: Dead In The Water
U2: Bad

8. What's your life like?
David Gray: Tidal Wave
U2: Mysterious Ways

9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
David Gray: Freedom / Real Love / Silver Lining
U2: Fast Cars / Grace / Silver & Gold

10. Say something wise.
David Gray: Hold On
U2: Wake Up Dead Man

]]> ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/18245681/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/18245681/ Fri, 09 May 2008 17:15:09 PDT
Saturdays like this have become a rare & precious commodity, since the captain of the corporate slave ship I work on has decreed that every slave is entitled to a maximum of two Saturdays off per month (I could spend the next five to seven minutes elaborating on the absurdity of such a rule but I shan't waste time - mine or that of anyone who may be reading this).

I'm heading back to bed real soon, since I promised myself I'd sleep in today. After all, I hardly have that opportunity, these days.

But while I'm updating, I'll throw in something quite random & seemingly irrelevant: The Cure has made some of the most delightfully depressing music I've ever heard.

Also, something else: happy 48th, Bono! <3

So, back to sleep now.

Stay safe, everyone.

I'll be catching my much-needed forty winks & missing some people more than I can bear to mention.

God bless.

]]> ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/17832681/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/17832681/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:17:44 PDT
There are countless examples I could cite to prove this point but let's not delve into the past. Instead, let's just talk about the present.

Nothing - I repeat: nothing - is going as planned (& trust me - I planned well. Very well). I officially begin my senior year internship in less than five hours & already, due to unforeseen circumstances, things are going awry:

1. Ouch, Part I My gorgeous new Diesel flats, which I bought specially for wearing to the office, have given me some pretty amazing blisters, meaning that I can't wear the outfit I'd originally planned to. If that doesn't sound too bad to you, I've got two words for you: it sucks.

2. Ouch, Part II The aforementioned dilemma is being compounded by the absence of any office - & blister-friendly footwear from my closet. That old cliché that women can never have enough shoes? You'd better believe it.

3. Hair Affairs, Part I My hair still isn't long enough to be tied (why the hell it's taking so damned long to grow, I have no idea), which basically means it's messy & gross. And before you try & convince me otherwise, no - I do not care if no one else thinks so. Besides, why isn't my hair naturally straight? I'm Chinese, dammit. I shouldn't have to spend an indecent amount of time ironing my hair straight every bloody day.

4. Hair Affairs, Part II My eyebrows are in dire need of a good threading which, because of some people's utter incompetence, I haven't had the time for. It's a grievous crime for any female to be walking around with eyebrows only Yeti could appreciate. Ugh.

5. Yuck I feel horrendously fat & ugly, no thanks to the very unwelcome blemishes on my face, the disgusting love handles around my waist & the multiple mosquito bites I got from standing around some bug-infested area, waiting for idiots to finish doing nothing in particular.

6. Rest, My Ass It's four in the morning, I can't get to sleep & I'm supposed to be up by five. Guess that means I'll be running on less than an hour's sleep & some strong black coffee - on my first day of work, no less. Wonderful.

7. I give up.

]]> ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/17002208/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/17002208/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:34:28 PST
Anyhow, I'm in the school's Mac Lab now, bored half to death. So, I decided to do this. Enjoy & do it as well, if you wish.

Rules
1. Answer the questions below.
2. Type each answer into the dA search box.
3. Take any one deviation from the first page of results for each answer (you may use any one from the "popular" or "newest" page) & post its thumb or link.
4. You cannot copy the selected deviations of the person who posted this before you.

1. The age you will be on your next birthday:
21.

2. A place you would like to travel to:
Milan, Italy.

3. Your favorite place:
My bedroom.

4. Your favorite object:
My iPod.

5. Your favorite food:
Tiramisu.

6. Your favorite animal:
Cat.

7. Your favorite color:
Black.

8. Where you live:
Tampines, Singapore.

9. Name of a past pet:
Cow Mouse (it was a white mouse with black spots).

10. A dream come true:
A (near-) perfect body.

11. Your dA screen name:
Cherry3.

12. Your middle name:
Sorry, don't have one.

13. Your favorite scent / smell:
Vanilla & after-shave.

14. A bad habit of yours:
Procrastination.

15. Your first job:
Retail assistant (this turned up prettier results than "salesgirl" did. Heh).

16. Your favorite movie:
Bringing Out The Dead.

17. What you are doing right now:
Laughing.

18. The weather:
Cool.

19. Your favorite sport:
Tennis.

20. Favorite music genre / band:
U2.

Alright, done. I'm going to study now. Or not. Cheers.

]]> ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/16504185/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/16504185/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:20:41 PST
Better yet, it seems today is off to a good start already - Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych 6 - 4, 7 - 6, 6 - 3 at the Australian Open & hey, I got a new copywriting assignment, which, of course, means more money. Hehehe.

Also, after eons of not writing anything, I finally managed to write a poem yesterday. It's in my gallery, so do take a look.

Well, it's about time I hit the sack, so wish me luck for my show!

]]> ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/16232316/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/16232316/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:34:12 PST Nostalgia Part I: I was only 11.

Nostalgia Part II: Oh Lord, I miss Brett.

Sweet Words

Heard you today
That isn't my name
You were fast asleep
Forget what he did
Can I be the kid
For your soul to keep?

Some of us laugh, some of us cry
Some of us smoke, some of us lie
But it's all just a way that we cope with our lives

I've grown to see
The philosophy
Of my own mistrust
We all have our faults
But mine come in waves
That you turn to rust

Some of us laugh, some of us cry
Some of us smoke, some of us lie
But it's all just a way that we cope with our lives

I've been hanging
Onto something
You keep laughing
Awe inspiring

Some of us laugh, some of us cry
Some of us smoke, some of us lie
But it's all just a way that we cope with our lives

My wandering soul found solace at last
I wanted to know how long it would last
She's losing control, she's coming down fast
The heart that I stole, I'm not giving back

Never giving back

- Starsailor, Some Of Us, Silence Is Easy

I <3 these boys.

]]> ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/14589244/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/14589244/ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:27:24 PDT
Ahh, the sweet taste of freedom.

I need a job now, though.

Anyway, welcome to the debut edition of Reviews On The Fly, an infrequent section in which I briefly critique books / movies / music I have read / watched / listened to recently. Here goes:

MOVIES

1. License To Wed
A comedy about a couple (John Krasinski & Mandy Moore) going through a crash course in marriage, conducted by a priest (Robin Williams). This is just alright. John Krasinski & Mandy Moore give decent performances but truth be told, the only thing keeping the show afloat is Robin Williams. Duh.
Best Bit: Any bit with Robin Williams in it. Duh.

2. Hairspray
One word: Awesome. O.k., I have more words than that. Just about everyone here (newcomer Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, James Marsden, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, John Travolta & Christopher Walken) puts in fantastic performances.
Best Bit: John Travolta as Edna Turnblad. Never before has a man in a fat lady suit been this entertaining, save for Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire & maybe Martin Lawrence in Big Mama's House.

3. 881
Finally, some local fare we can be proud of. Royston Tan brought the getai to the big screen & well, it's turned out great. Campy, gaudy & hilarious yet subtly moving, this is nothing like his (controversial) debut 15 or his previous film 4:30 (one wonders what his apparent obsession with numbers is). Still, a movie worth watching.
Best Bit: Almost every scene that involves any interaction between Liu Ling Ling's character & the two protagonists (Yeo Yann Yann & Mindee Ong) - their dialog is among the film's best.

MUSIC

Icky Thump (The White Stripes)
The sixth album from the Detroit pair & hell, they've proven that they're still as amazing as ever. Of course, it features their unique brand of off-kilter compositions; there are elements of alternative, blues, folk & rock on the record. And what is a White Stripes album without Jack White's mind-blowing riffs? Is this a must-have? Hell, yeah.
Recommended Tracks: 300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues, Prickly Thorn, But Sweetly Worn, Rag & Bone, A Martyr For My Love For You, Catch Hell Blues, Effect & Cause.

Anyhow, I've been partying like there's no tomorrow (Mambo-ing later, baby!), getting nostalgic about songs of yesteryear (damn you, U2 DVDs & Guns n' Roses videos) & watching a shitload of tennis (congratulations to Federer & Henin on conquering the U.S. Open once again).

And oh, one more thing:

DAUGHTRY IS COMING TO SINGAPORE.

]]> ~Cherry3 http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/14296260/ http://Cherry3.deviantart.com/journal/14296260/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:12:20 PDT
O.k., I'll stop lying. I'd actually meant to check in on my Friendster account but I clicked on the wrong bookmark. So there. And since I was already here, I thought, What the hell. Might as well. Right. I realize that I just rhymed. And very cheesily, too.

Well, I hated my previous journal entries, so I deleted them.

The good news is, I have uploaded some new things (o.k., so it's just one photograph), so do check them out.

And wow. It's been like, a year since I last showed up. How things have changed.

For starters, I'm in my second year in polytechnic (Communications & Media Management, in case anyone forgot) & already, the first semester is ending. An exam tomorrow & another one on Monday & it'll officially be party time.

Lunch beckons.

Later, people.

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