Conor Maynard and his collaboration with The Vamps on the cover of Shape of You was on my YouTube homepage, and I was just reminded of how I had heard of Maynard's name in the past. In the early 2010s, I listened to a few songs, including Vegas Girl, Animals, Turn Around and Can't Say No. They were all Maynard's works. Then Bridget Mendler's Ready or Not came on and so did Cher Lloyd's With Ur Love. Music back then was light, poppy, fun without heavy doses of autotune, basses, or lyrics with painfully obvious sexual innuendos. Currently, so many singers are trying to mix other genres with pop to allow them to have a unique selling point but because the market is so saturated, it's difficult to establish a new style. Why would it hurt to go back to the basics and back to pop? Pop is not derogatory. Don't dismiss pop as something unimportant and prioritise something called "alternative pop" or "pop rock" because they're still pop songs and let's make it a lot lighter. Early 2010s was such a carefree period.
Take everything you want with a tub of salt. Do your research and listen to the "old"-pop and then decide for yourself.
Tuesday 28 February 2017
Sunday 26 February 2017
The US Highway
No, it's not a metaphor. I'm going to talk about the literal US Highway.
In the US, nobody walks. Well, almost nobody. Most people drive, because you can't really get to anywhere on foot, since everything is so far away (unless you live in the city, that is). When you drive, you are definitely bound to experience the US Highway. Driving at 80 miles per hour (or 130 km/h) is not something you'll used to here in Singapore. The thing is, even if you're afraid to step on the gas pedal, there is in fact a minimum speed that you will have to drive at. I asked my Dad, and he said it's because another car will probably crash into you if you don't drive fast enough. That makes sense, actually.
In the US, nobody walks. Well, almost nobody. Most people drive, because you can't really get to anywhere on foot, since everything is so far away (unless you live in the city, that is). When you drive, you are definitely bound to experience the US Highway. Driving at 80 miles per hour (or 130 km/h) is not something you'll used to here in Singapore. The thing is, even if you're afraid to step on the gas pedal, there is in fact a minimum speed that you will have to drive at. I asked my Dad, and he said it's because another car will probably crash into you if you don't drive fast enough. That makes sense, actually.
Saturday 25 February 2017
The Politics of Snapchat
I use Snapchat frequently. Perhaps a little too frequently. As social media finds its way into our lives, little trivial things seem to be more important than ever as people start to care about the tiniest details. I like using Snapchat because unlike Whatsapp, it doesn't save the photo or video that you've taken and flood your camera roll with it. Of course, the self-destruction timer is fantastic for that double-chin wide-eyed selfie you've sent your best friend. However, I find my friends and I getting hyped over Snapchat politics. In Snapchat, you can have a maximum of 7 best friends (marked by 😊). However, amongst those, there is a #1 Best Friend (marked by (💛, ❤, or 💕). This causes problems when your real-life best friend doesn't Snap often enough and you actually have a #1 Best Friend in someone else. Cue jealous glances or snide remarks. On the other end of the spectrum, there are people you just want to kick off your best friend list. It's a tricky political situation that requires more thinking than necessary.
Today, I was reminded of the vulnerability of Snapchat friendships. It's sad when you watch the emojis beside a contact name change and eventually it disappears. So many friends have fallen off the best friend list and eventually, the emoji disappeared. The rise is quick, but so is the fall.
But why are we cracking our heads and fretting about this problem? Has social media taken over our lives?
Does Asia has a Sherlock Holmes of its own?!
王昱珩微观辨水
Differentiating water? How's that even possible? This guy, 王昱珩, with his superhuman observational abilities dropped the jaws of all judges in the China reality show, The Brain Season 2(最强大脑).
Wait, did I tell you guys that he completed all the challenges with only an eye? That's right. 王昱珩said, "I have nothing special......I'm just better in imagination". In 2016, China doesn't need police or CCTVs anymore. 王昱珩 is a better option. He solved a hit-and-run case that police had spent eight months trying to figure out. His talent once again proves his God-like presence!
Now, in The Brain Season 4, Baidu's robot challenges him in face recognition...... Robots vs Humans? Who will win? Can I believe there's still hope for humans? Stay tuned to #reviewsofeverything
How to satisfy your thai food craving when you are bored of studying
When your life gets too boring, you need to spice up your life... with some Thai Food!
Here's introducing The Talad Drink & Thai Kitchen. Located right in the heartland (just next to HDB Hub), The Talad Drink & Thai Kitchen sells quality yet affordable thai food to satisfy your thai food cravings.
Here's introducing The Talad Drink & Thai Kitchen. Located right in the heartland (just next to HDB Hub), The Talad Drink & Thai Kitchen sells quality yet affordable thai food to satisfy your thai food cravings.
In case you're more into desserts, you can also get this for the price of $4.80
or this
The Talad Drink.
Living in North Hill
This post goes out to those who are thinking of moving into the new North Hill halls in NTU, and incoming freshmen, who, last I heard, are guaranteed 2 years of hall stay instead of 1. North Hill halls are the latest halls in school, and are situated at the Jalan Bahar exit. They are split into 3 halls: Binjai, Tanjong and Banyan. Each hall is split into 2 blocks, A and B.
Review of single room with aircon in Northhill Halls
-Most expensive in NTU. (S$425 per month)
-Most of time it is quite cool so actually it is not necessary to live in a room with aircon.
-The room is quite small, so make sure you don't have a lot of stuff
-The bed is quite small as well
-Two elevators per block, each floor has a pantry and laundry rooms are located on every odd-number floors so it is quite convenient to live in Northhill Halls
-Bus you can take: yellow line (to TCT); blue line and 199
In weekends, you need to wait for about 20min to take the buses
-The canteen is quite nice, with western cuisine, chicken rice, Indian cuisine, Chinese cuisine and mixed veg rice etc.
-Some part of the northhill halls are still under construction, thus sometimes it is noisy.
-The study room is the largest comparing with other halls' and the largest gym in NTU is located in northhill halls.
(picture: www.ntu.edu.sg)
-Most of time it is quite cool so actually it is not necessary to live in a room with aircon.
-The room is quite small, so make sure you don't have a lot of stuff
-The bed is quite small as well
-Two elevators per block, each floor has a pantry and laundry rooms are located on every odd-number floors so it is quite convenient to live in Northhill Halls
-Bus you can take: yellow line (to TCT); blue line and 199
In weekends, you need to wait for about 20min to take the buses
-The canteen is quite nice, with western cuisine, chicken rice, Indian cuisine, Chinese cuisine and mixed veg rice etc.
-Some part of the northhill halls are still under construction, thus sometimes it is noisy.
-The study room is the largest comparing with other halls' and the largest gym in NTU is located in northhill halls.
(picture: www.ntu.edu.sg)
When life gets too boring, visit cafes
Apart from satisfying your caffeine addiction, Candour Coffee also serves sandwiches, cakes and tarts. For (SMU) students who wish to study there, there are also unlimited power plugs and free wifi.
In case you need to update your instagram feed, there is also this insta-worthy wall. Do visit here if you are looking for a nice study spot or simply a nice cozy place to chill.
Candour Coffee
41 Beach Road
Singapore 189680
Tel: +65 9457 0070
Daily: 7.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
41 Beach Road
Singapore 189680
Tel: +65 9457 0070
Daily: 7.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
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