Whenever I would like to do another song rendition,
I always tend to look back and listen to the old stuff I have done.
For some reason it gives me both inspiration and education.

I get inspired to do more because hearing what came out of me at that moment
reminds me of how good it felt.

I also get educated because I get to hear my mistakes
and the notes and melodies that I should have played differently.

This randomly played first on my iPod today.

An old OPM song I learned a long time ago.
First time I heard this was from my Cousin Gerdie’s wedding.
I loved it so much that I wanted it playing in my wedding too.
Maybe on the first dance at the reception, swaying side to side slowly.

Hey, guys get to envision their weddings too.
Do not judge me.

Besides. I still love this song after all these years.
I still play it even though I may have played it a thousand times
in other people’s weddings.

I also still listen to it with full attention.
I still think about it playing in my wedding.
And finding myself still swaying and dancing to it
when I come back to reality,
by myself, standing there, all alone,
like the idiot that I am.

What?
I said don’t judge!

I hate you guys.

“I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.” – Tom Waits

A friend told me yesterday,
now that I have reached my age,
I will start to “Not Care” about stupid things I cared about when I was younger.

I think I have been preparing myself for this,
because quite frankly, I really haven’t been paying attention to anyone’s bullshit.

And of course,
here’s my obligatory “another year older” cover song.

I’m so old, I’m gonna have to start driving slow and yell at kids
to get off my lawn!

And start smelling like Ben Gay or Kaopectate.

…here is my request.
You don’t have to play it but I hope you’d do your best.
I’ve been listening to your show on the radio.
And you seem like a friend to me.

I too grew up in the generation of the Radio.
Well, I meant how radio was, in the 80’s and 90’s.

There were no iPods, no Napsters, and no easy iTunes
where anyone can download their favourite songs readily and easily.

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Today is World Cancer Day.

Remembering all those who fought and lost.
Those who fought and won.
And those who are still fighting.

Hoping there would be a cure
At least in my lifetime.

I have always said,
Whenever I die, I am going to have a little chat with whoever invented this horrible disease.
They’ve got some explaining to do.

Kung Hee Fat Choy, my friends.
Good fortune to you all.

No, I am not Chinese.
I just want to greet my Chinese friends a Happy New Year.

I may as well be Chinese though.
Some people mistake me for one when they see me.

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