Anyways after that my bro and i went to the arena. Unfortunately, they said we couldn't disclose the results because it was pre-recorded. They even specifically said this " Don't go home and blog about this.." haha. So, well, i am gonna be a good student and do just that. All i can say is that we were up against Nanyang Girls High. Oh and they changed the host, from Adrian Pang to Jason Chan. Better on the eyes i would say. haha
Anyways this coming sunday, gonna play tennis. Oh. No. Tennis. Brings back bad memories of a deflated ego. Yup, but thankfully i learn from my mistakes and fast, hence this round i kept my mouth shut. Best thing i've done in ..... years? Maybe.
Whoa, haven't blogged in a long...... long .......long while. Its funny how i still see my visitor counter ticking nevertheless. Faithful readers. I applaud your faithfulness and perseverance. And it has paid of starting from now. Right here.
Today, is the 17th feb. No, today isn't my birthday. Its michele's.
But, today I received presents. Its nice to receive presents actually. It somehow makes you feel appreciated and worth someone's thought, effort and of course, money.
And all these, was done and given to me by my church mates. Awesome people.
My favourite present was the frisbee! I mean how cool is this thing? My very own frisbee. And this one's for real. It isn't one of those 'lao pok pok' one you get from the 'pa-sai-ma-lum'. Nope, this ones from, well at least it says "Made in USA". Not bad not bad. (Thanks Juni! And gang...)
So........... This is what i think about my Frisbee.
Juni said it was supposed to be purple. But whatever. I still like it. =)
I shall name it something, i know i am going to, just that i haven't thought of something worthy of it yet. Yes, yet because i will eventually name it.
Today. I had the most ridiculous time of my life with nat and vera. It was, indescribable. We actually filmed something, but however, in this rare case, i shan't put it on here. Why? Its embarrassing. Really it is.
So until the next time i post.
So long world! (no i am not going to die... just going back to school...)
no, that's not a typo. it really is just singapore. that's how they roll here (it's a city-state, i wikipedia'd it). no messing around. if you spit on the ground here, you can get arrested. for reals.
the day started with press, press, and more press. the cool thing though was that they had this press conference at a high school. i know, random, but they had this promotion thing where schools could enter a contest proving they loved switchfoot, and i guess this school won because they earned a lunchtime concert from jon. a couple local bands opened. it was good times. we then went to lunch where some people ate chickens feet, and some people imitated the photos on the wall. both were entertaining.
it was then back to the venue and soundcheck. romey was excited about it. we started calling him 'kimosabe' because of his sweet new shirt he got from this store called 'revoltage'. they made a pretty rad limited edition shirt for the show too with all these guitar pedals on it. legit.
after soundcheck, the guys did one more press thing for mtv asia where they actually had drew interview the rest of the band. he had the real mtv news mic and everything. i think he'd be a good veejay. i think they still have those...right?
the guys played a killer show tonight. its pretty amazing seeing a ton of people who live halfway across the world singing the same words in a another language. i don't think i'll forget it anytime soon. after the show, jon laid down a demo for a new song. not sure if it has a title yet, but it ruled. like a ruler.
SWITCHFOOT CONCERT. MAX PAVAILION 31st JANUARY 2008 7.30PM
The awesome night started off with 2 local bands and their opening act, the fire fight and west grand boulevard, followed by a short interval, and than SF finally coming on stage!
It truly was a night to remember.
I went there straight after my debate training.
It was really crowded. And we had to wear this bands around our left hand before we could get in. Mine was green, the colour code was according to the price of your ticket.
We waited for about 20mins before we were finally let in.
When we were finally let in, i went to the merch stand and bought 2 tees. They were really nice. Quite reasonable only $15 bucks each.
After which, we went into the concert hall it self. Oh but before that, before we could even enter, they thoroughly searched our bags as in open up our bags use torch light shine kind of search.
At first i was so worried, because i brought along my digital cam, but when they saw it the guy asked "Is that a digital cam or a vid cam?" I told him what it was. And he let me pass.
When the concert first started, i thought it wasnt really good. Cause i was sandwiched in between people. And the opening acts were, well, erm, really noisy? Like in concerts there is a good noisy and theres a bad noisy, theirs was well, erm nevermind. And the kickdrum was really heavy, like when each time the guy kicked you could like feel your heartbeat. Yes it was that strong.
Only after the 2 opening acts, and after i had switched position, i started to really enjoy the concert. The feeling of singing along with other fans was simply exhilarating. This is the first time i had ever been to a concert, and it was fantastic!
During the concert a few things that really got me really excited, as well as the crowd.
Heres a vid of it.
- Their mega long pause during the song, american dream. It was sooo cool, they held their positons for 1min over. Can you imagine? They were like almost becoming statues!
- Jon's signature cymbal bashing during dirty 2nd hands. Most singers go crazy and totally whacked, but jon was insync with the music. How cool is that?
- Jon's signature yelling-into-his- guitar thing.
The song lineup was as follows: ( if i am remember correctly..)
1. Oh! Gravity 2. Stars 3. This is your life 4. Ammunition 5. We are one tonight 6. The Shadow Proves the Sunshines 7. Only one 8. Learning to Breathe 9. Dirty Second hands 10. On Fire 11. Awakening
Band pretends to exit. Than comes back.
12. twenty-four 13. Dare you to move.
I know they also sang meant to live, but i forgot when.
So after the superbly-awesome-magnificent-fantastic concert. There was an autograph session. I think it was really nice of SF to have an autograph session just for the fans. I mean, not many bands do this, and it is really tiring to have to play a whole show and still have to sign your name numerously over and over again. Whats more when i met em, they were so warm and friendly!
I wanted so much to get chad's drumstick, but unfortunately, the other concert goers in front of me stole my idea. =( sadly... I saw 3 people walk out with a drumstick each. :( sigh and i wasnt one of em.
Oh well, anyways, this was the line-up. And heres how the conversations went.
Security man : Which item you want them to sign?
Me: What only 1 item? can two?
Security man: No 1 item only.
( I show him my ticket)
Me: This one, my ticket.
Security man: Ok.
Me: Hi (smiles)
Jerome: Hey! (smiles)
(Signs my ticket as i take his picture)
I move onto to drew.
Me: Hey! Your the funny guy on the podcast.
Drew smiles.
Jon (next to him) Laughs
Jon: Yeah his the funny guy!
Drew: yeah, i am the funny guy (signs ticket)
Gives a rad pose as i take his pic
I move onto jon.
Me: And your the guy with lots of theories!
Jon smiles modestly and signs ticket while i take his pic.
Jon: Hey, how's it going, whats your name?
Extends hand to shake mine.
Me: I am Priscilla.
Shakes hand.
I smile. He smiles.
I move onto Tim.
Tim: Hey! Whats up.
Extends hand
Me: Hi, i am priscilla.
I shake his hand.
Signs ticket while i take his pic.
I move onto chad.
Me: Hi!
Chad: hey!
Signs my ticket.
Me: Can i have your drumstick?
Chad: Oh, sorry i don't have anymore.
Me: oh, ok. Thanks.
I leave.
It was an awesome experience meeting the guys, they were so friendly, especially, drew, jon and tim. Jon and tim both shaked my hand.
All in all, i had the most switchteey-experience ever!
And i hope they come back again.
The experience was so much more worth it than the S$83 i paid.
