Concerts

Roughly a year ago, i went for my first concert. It was a first in many ways. One of which is that it was the first time i was watching it together with my dear dear, Eve. Another was that i never got a chance to watch a concert. It was either because someone else always only wanted to watch arts performances or that it's monetary and time constrains. Not that i'm saying that arts performances are a bore but from time to time, it would definitely be nice to watch something a little less taxing on the mind.

A few days ago, we went for our second Corrinne May concert - Strings and Serenade at NUS Cultural Arts Hall. It wasn't as good as we expected it to be but it was still nice. Over all, we concluded that most probably it was because she didn't interact as much with the audience as she did at her last concert. A little disappointing. Guess only those who've watched her first concert in Singapore would know what i'm referring to. There were a few new songs which she sang and i particularly liked the song titled 'Shelter'. Maybe it is because she said that this song is for all the Eeyores out there and Eeyore always say something like 'nobody likes me...i'm gonna eat some worms'. This line reminded me of a song which i used to sing during my secondary days...one of the lines go... "nobody likes me, everybody hates me, i'm gonna eat some worms...'. Till date, i still find this song very apt for myself from time to time. But i have forgotten the tune. A blessing in disguise maybe? *laughs*

Marketing Gimmicks

I don't quite understand why people still fall for all these marketing gimmicks like Valentine's Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, etc etc etc. Shouldn't one be treating their loved ones well everyday? Loving them, caring for them, etc etc etc on a daily basis? Maybe i feel exceptionally strong about these gimmicks only now is due to the fact that i feel as tho everyday is like Valentine's or Christmas or any other festive that gives one the excuse to buy nice exquisite stuff for each other. Then again, one need not neccessarily use material gifts to show that you love each other isn't it? I believe in more practical stuff like helping your significant other. It can range from getting lunch to doing housework or even renovation stuff..*laughs* Appreciation is the best gift one can give another. *smiles*

Happy Valentine's Day!