Sometimes mixing Western and Asian instruments sounds... weird, in a good way.
One is straight and in-tune (according to Western standards), going on its own path while the other goes round and round, twisting around, almost like a woman dancing and flipping her hair (because the ends of a note or phrase goes up or down or "out-of-tune") around the man doing his moves in the middle of an imaginary circle.
Hmm, yes, that's how it sounds like to me. This particular piece, that is:
Mind you, I don't usually like a combination of Western and Asian instruments because they are usually not tastefully done. This piece, however, I thought it is wonderfully done. Having different instruments play same (or different rhythms) at the same time, does not equate an integration of East and West. Music which does not bring out the "flavour" of the instrument... I don't wish to listen to it, thank you very much.
I know we all have different ideas of what sort of music is alright or good (depending on what soothes your soul, or depending on the amount of money one can make). You are entitled to your own opinion but this is what I think and I doubt it is likely to change anytime soon.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
This is one piece I never get sick of. Fortunately or unfortunately, my schoolmate is also now addicted to this piece. Hope you will like it.
Forgetful
I frankly wanted to blog about something last night.
Then I promptly forgot what it was less than 5 minutes later, and I still can't remember what is it a full day later.
Then I promptly forgot what it was less than 5 minutes later, and I still can't remember what is it a full day later.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
some T-analysis
Lecturer: *says some T-analysis in psychology* Nobody knows? It's quite common in Personality Psychology. Those who studied Psychology?
My two friends turned around to look at me pointedly.
Me: *eyes slanted sideways & whispering through the edge of my mouth* Stop looking at me! I've never heard of it before!
My two friends turned around to look at me pointedly.
Me: *eyes slanted sideways & whispering through the edge of my mouth* Stop looking at me! I've never heard of it before!
Getting married
A friend of mine is getting married, so I told my mum the news.
She asked what age is she, then when she heard that it's somebody my age, she said, "huh, then you don't even have a boyfriend, how?! When is your turn?"
I laughed and said, "A few more decades! I think the first one to marry will be brother. You better prepare for him first."
She replied, "Huh, like that I'm very stressed leh! Wait others ask when is my daughter getting married!"
"Please lor! I'm the one who will be stressed leh!" I scoffed.
"Don't marry just for the sake of marrying ah!" she warned me, "If never marry then never mind, just take care of me lor."
I laughed and agreed.
"Wait if you marry a bad husband also not good."
I reminded her that my aunt also said the same thing to me, told me no need to rush to marry
and no need to marry.
Unfortunately, I don't feel the same way. My life plan was to get married and have kids before 30. Actually preferably by 26 =D Yes I can be a very family type of person. I know I'm too young and too naive and there are those of you who will ask why give up freedom so quickly. Welllllll, does not hurt to just hope and fantasize, right?
Equally unfortunately, something like that is not going to happen any time soon because I hardly go out, I don't know a lot of people and guys fall for my friends more often than they do for me. It's a little discouraging but oh well.
By the way, my lecturer got married through SDU. Maybe I should try an agency of some sort when I'm, erm, old enough. When I do, you'll hear about it!
She asked what age is she, then when she heard that it's somebody my age, she said, "huh, then you don't even have a boyfriend, how?! When is your turn?"
I laughed and said, "A few more decades! I think the first one to marry will be brother. You better prepare for him first."
She replied, "Huh, like that I'm very stressed leh! Wait others ask when is my daughter getting married!"
"Please lor! I'm the one who will be stressed leh!" I scoffed.
"Don't marry just for the sake of marrying ah!" she warned me, "If never marry then never mind, just take care of me lor."
I laughed and agreed.
"Wait if you marry a bad husband also not good."
I reminded her that my aunt also said the same thing to me, told me no need to rush to marry
and no need to marry.
Unfortunately, I don't feel the same way. My life plan was to get married and have kids before 30. Actually preferably by 26 =D Yes I can be a very family type of person. I know I'm too young and too naive and there are those of you who will ask why give up freedom so quickly. Welllllll, does not hurt to just hope and fantasize, right?
Equally unfortunately, something like that is not going to happen any time soon because I hardly go out, I don't know a lot of people and guys fall for my friends more often than they do for me. It's a little discouraging but oh well.
By the way, my lecturer got married through SDU. Maybe I should try an agency of some sort when I'm, erm, old enough. When I do, you'll hear about it!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Guess
Year coming to an end in couple of months. I've kept one New Year resolution. Heh. Guess which.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wanting independence
Today my uncle went for an eye operation because of cataract in his eye. While chatting over dinner, I asked him casually for the second time in my entire life, (don't know if it is the 2nd time for his life) whether or not he'd like to work, and he expressed desire to do so. After spending so many years not working and staying at home, it is no wonder that he is bored. Now that he has gotten a whole lot better, I believe it is actually possible for him to do something more with his time.
It is not going to be simple to get employment for a man in his early 40s who has diabetes, blind in one eye and has a leg amputated. I really hope something comes out of this and that he can live the rest of his life reasonably and hopefully independently.
Yes, independence, that's the word.
It is not going to be simple to get employment for a man in his early 40s who has diabetes, blind in one eye and has a leg amputated. I really hope something comes out of this and that he can live the rest of his life reasonably and hopefully independently.
Yes, independence, that's the word.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Degree & Diploma
Man, my commitment of blogging once a day is going down the drain.
Learning lots of strategies in NIE, things that I never learned in my degree in NUS. Talk about practicality vs. theory. The difference in the two sorts of education is so vast, it is amazing! I think everyone should have both a degree and a diploma. The degree to drill one in theory and the diploma to see the practical aspects of it. Well, at least for people like me who have trouble applying concepts.
By the way, application is not easy! So please remember that somebody who has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology
1) is NOT a qualified Psychologist
2) is NOT able to counsel
3) CANNOT give advice like a pro
4) might find it difficult to apply concepts at the snap of the fingers
The above are easily a few of the myths a lot of people believe in and it is very important to clarify them, as explained below.
The truth is that we are drilled in the concepts not the practical aspects, it is not a simple task to translate concepts into action without actual work experience and practice (and how would an undergrad/fresh grad have work experience in this area?). It is especially important for no. 2 (ability to counsel), because any sort of counseling by somebody who is not sufficiently trained (read: with a mere bachelor's degree) can end up doing more harm than good (trust me, you don't want us to make things worse for your mental state right?)
It irks and worries me that people think we can just counsel anybody. Can you imagine the kind of damage that an untrained person might inflict on another? Why would anybody want to inflict more damage on somebody already having difficulties? Let me cite an example:
A friend of mine doing her undergraduate in Psychology is facing this problem. An adult told a secondary school student to look for my friend for her problems because the adult thinks my friend is a trained psychologist simply because she is studying Psych. I worry for both the secondary school girl and my friend because the girl turned to my friend with hopes (afterall, an adult told her that) but only hit a blank wall, while my friend ended up with unnecessary stress because of fear that she might somehow do something wrong.
Let's not talk about organizations outside which hires fresh graduates for positions such as Counselling and Clinical Psychologist. We all know how under-qualified we are for the job, unless the organization acknowledges it and sends us for further training.
Misconceptions might be common, but it is important to clear them up. So please do remember this post. Implications can be serious sometimes.
Learning lots of strategies in NIE, things that I never learned in my degree in NUS. Talk about practicality vs. theory. The difference in the two sorts of education is so vast, it is amazing! I think everyone should have both a degree and a diploma. The degree to drill one in theory and the diploma to see the practical aspects of it. Well, at least for people like me who have trouble applying concepts.
By the way, application is not easy! So please remember that somebody who has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology
1) is NOT a qualified Psychologist
2) is NOT able to counsel
3) CANNOT give advice like a pro
4) might find it difficult to apply concepts at the snap of the fingers
The above are easily a few of the myths a lot of people believe in and it is very important to clarify them, as explained below.
The truth is that we are drilled in the concepts not the practical aspects, it is not a simple task to translate concepts into action without actual work experience and practice (and how would an undergrad/fresh grad have work experience in this area?). It is especially important for no. 2 (ability to counsel), because any sort of counseling by somebody who is not sufficiently trained (read: with a mere bachelor's degree) can end up doing more harm than good (trust me, you don't want us to make things worse for your mental state right?)
It irks and worries me that people think we can just counsel anybody. Can you imagine the kind of damage that an untrained person might inflict on another? Why would anybody want to inflict more damage on somebody already having difficulties? Let me cite an example:
A friend of mine doing her undergraduate in Psychology is facing this problem. An adult told a secondary school student to look for my friend for her problems because the adult thinks my friend is a trained psychologist simply because she is studying Psych. I worry for both the secondary school girl and my friend because the girl turned to my friend with hopes (afterall, an adult told her that) but only hit a blank wall, while my friend ended up with unnecessary stress because of fear that she might somehow do something wrong.
Let's not talk about organizations outside which hires fresh graduates for positions such as Counselling and Clinical Psychologist. We all know how under-qualified we are for the job, unless the organization acknowledges it and sends us for further training.
Misconceptions might be common, but it is important to clear them up. So please do remember this post. Implications can be serious sometimes.
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