Step into the daylight and let it go.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Third

"There's no one quite like you, you push all my buttons down. "




At the same time, I wanna hug you
I wanna wrap my hands around you
You're an asshole but I love you.



But without you I'm incomplete.  ♥ 

Thursday, October 16, 2014

#4.17 The Last Time

"Surprisingly, there were actually a lot of heartwarming and uplifting moments rather than crazy stunts for the two-plus-hour show. "



After giving it much thought, we decided to skip the entire day of lectures in order to reach Birmingham early for Lady Gaga's Artrave: The Artpop Ball tour. 

It was her first Artrave concert here in the United Kingdom, so I completely had no idea on what to expect for the night. After an hour or so, we finally arrived at the vibrant city. As time was on our side, we agreed to shop for a while in a few outlets in Bullring and had our lunch before we walked slowly to The National Indoor Arena.

We couldn't quite finish it but
I loved the potato fries that were soft on the inside
and crispy on the outside!
Free peanuts!
Five Guys as our lunch again! =)

We almost lined up in the wrong location but we got it all sorted out eventually with the help from a few workers. Fortunately, we're asked to wait inside a car park as strong winds and rain started soon after we settled down. 

I couldn't help but feel pity for those who were queueing out in the open space. While waiting patiently for the time to pass, we got acquainted with a few people and luckily it wasn't all that boring because we were constantly treated with fans who went all out to dress up creatively for this event. 

Lady Gaga's fans.
They made the wait less boring.

After the lengthy wait, we're finally allowed to enter the venue to choose our preferred locations. We decided to stand in front of the runways instead of the main stage because some fans informed us that we could indeed get a better view from there and thanks to them we did! 

However, the downside was that the area was so over-crowded that even sardines in the can could spend a whole day making fun of us. I did enjoy the dancing and partying part plenty but considering that I could barely feel my legs after the show, I made a mental note that this would be the very last time that I would ever purchase a standing ticket to any show.

The runway right in front of us.
A wefie before the show started.
Lady Starlight doing her thing.

Needless to say, the beats became unstoppable once the show commenced with the song Artpop. As expected, the standing area was instantly turned into a dance floor, just like the ones that you would see in a night club, only bigger, better and everything was live. 

And it began!
Sometimes the simplest move is right
The melody that you choose can rescue you.
I don't need to be on top
To know I'm worth it.
I'm gonna wear designer and forget your name.
Next up: Venus.

Undeniably, she had got a strong set of lungs, powerful stamina, excellent dance moves and a huge vocal range but personally, I felt that the night's highlights were not during her captivating performance, but the time when she engaged with the audience. It was authentic, down-to-earth and proved that she was only human too, just like you and me.

When you touch me I die
Just a little inside
I wonder if this could be love.
You're the medicine
I need to heal the way you make me feel.
You wanna be manicured.
I love this record baby
But I can't see straight anymore.
I won't tell you that I love you
Kiss or hug you
Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin.
Sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy.

There was great comfort to know that behind her unique personality and all of the over-the-top outfits, she had made a great positive impact in the lives of a lot of people who were going through different difficulties by preaching self-love and self-empowerment. 

To my surprise, her songs had such a big influence in some that they even helped prevent a few cases of suicides successfully. That, deserved every bit of applause compared to a few other artists who kept spinning out party anthems with no message whatsoever.

It don't have a price
Loving you is cherry pie.
Do what you want with my body.
Crazy schedule, fast life
I wouldn't trade it in.
I need you more than dope.
We got a whole lot of money but we still pay rent
Cause you can't buy a house in heaven. 
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
Out on the edge of glory
and I'm hanging on a moment with you.
Music played, and people sang
Just for me, the church bells rang.

It's certainly fun to meet people with different views on life, work, love and everything. It helped me understand and embrace the fact that even though we all lived on the same planet, one's world could be vastly different from the others. And sometimes as farfetched as it sounded, a song, a few words or a simple gesture could help save someone's life and turn it into a meaningful one. #lovelife

Caught in a bad romance.
To crash the critic saying, "Is it right, or is it wrong? "
And then he asked me
He said, "Baby, why do we love each other? "
I said, "Honey, it's simple.
It's the way that you love and treat your mother. "
All of us after the show.

This was my fourth and possibly my last concert in the United Kingdom but I fervently hoped that there would be more to come in the future as each of them had been such an ultimate experience and an unforgettable encounter. =)



Out Of The Woods - Taylor Swift

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

#4.16 We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

"It's time to kiss my summer goodbye for good. Surely it was a fun, intoxicating and emotional roller-coaster ride but just like some people in our lives, it's best to move on and be proud to say that we were never, never, never ever getting back together! =) "



Technically, we had only two days to rest before we began our traveling again. I swore I had such a hard time saying goodbye to my comfy bed before boarding the bus to London. 

Once we reached London, Vivian brought us to this amazing Vietnamese restaurant that served such delicious food that actually made my mouth salivate when I was typing this. And the Vietnamese coffee that sent me straight to heaven. Okay, that might be an over-exaggeration but it was that kind of good. 

It's my first time to try Vietnamese food - another new experience.
Hungry~
Vivian and I!
Asian tasting coffee!

After filling up our stomach, we went to 221B Baker Street, the filming location of the British Tv series "Sherlock", although in real life it was actually 187 and not on Baker Street. During the day, we also briefly visited the British Library, the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and the St. Pancras Railway Station. While there, we took the "Platform 9 3/4" photo again for fun even though we had already taken them before. =)

221B Baker Street!!
The majestic hotel.
At St. Pancras Station.
Snap 1....
Snap 2....
And snap 3!

In the afternoon, we finally had the chance to visit Buckingham Palace, Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Garden. The best part of the day was that we actually found the Peter Pan Statue that I had wanted to take a look at during the last time we came to London. After that, we had a quick dinner in China Town before we headed to The Queen's Theatre to watch Les Miserables. 

It was my second time to watch an opera and I didn't read any review/synopsis or watch the movie as I didn't want to ruin the moment or have any biased opinion towards it. All I wanted was to see the real deal first, then only would I decide for myself if I truly enjoyed it or not. 

Thirty minutes into the show, I already loved it, like a lot, more than Phantom of the Opera. The storyline, casts and songs were absolutely fantastic and I still couldn't get over the fact that the cute little boy died eventually. =(

In front of Buckingham Palace. 
The garden beside Buckingham Palace.
The famous Royal Albert Hall that we had talked about since in Semenyih. 
The Peter Pan Statue.
These 2 bears were so cute together!!
Dessert in China Town.
Waiting for the show to start.
The perfect night.

On the next day, ZH brought us to Camden Market to grab our lunch before we joined the rest of the Smurfies into the world of Harry Potter. Although I wasn't a big fan of HP, I was still very much amazed by the hard work and details that the studio put into making the books come alive on the big screen. At night, we had curry and prawn noodles for dinner to satisfy our taste buds after not being back home for such a long time. 

Speaking of food, we also swung by Malaysia Hall to have a good taste of the Malaysian food before we left London. =)

Lunchie~
Amy in Camden Market.
At the entrance. 
The HP Chess Set.
Too beautiful for my eyes. =) 
HP's car.
The famous Butter Beer.
Impressive. 
I loved this street!!
One of the best fries I had ever had!
Nasi Lemak with eggplants. =)
Roti Canai.

The last activity that I did for the summer was to go for a walk in Wollaton Park with Smurfies before our fourth and final year began. It was a lucky day as it was the closest that I had ever got to see the deers in the park. However, I got a feeling that I would not return to this park any time soon but surely I would miss it a lot. =)

In front of Batman's house.

Hello Fall, please be good to me especially with all the big changes coming up in life!!! And hopefully it would be a memorable year worth reminiscing when I looked back in the coming future.  =)



Close Your Eyes - Meghan Trainor