As a part of what became my daily ritual, I was stumbling upon some great websites, pictures, music, information, etc. until a site called Lyrics To Live By. This website posts small sections of lyrics of songs that we can think about, memorize to sing along, or simply enjoy. The author says, "I dig music, enjoy." If I spend some time browsing the entries on this site, I think I would find great music and lyrics, and become a crazy fan in no time.
One of the entries featured Billy Joel's "Vienna".
Lyrics to live by #303: "It's alright, you can lose a day or two."
I have a few favorites of Billy Joel and "Vienna" didn't seem to stick out in my memory, so I assumed that it's a song that I haven't heard of. As I always do, the next step was Youtubing "Vienna". Then I found out that it's a song that I have heard of, a song that I actually liked when watching the movie "13 Going on 30."
The lyrics of "Vienna" were touching a small part of deep inside my heart that as I was listening to the song, I was tearing up. I imagined someone telling me those words. "Slow down, you crazy child....why are you still so afraid?....Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You'd better cool it off before you burn it all. You've got so much to do and only so many hours in a day..." It felt as if someone was telling me to slow down; relax and don't feel rushed; don't try to accomplish everything right now, right here. I guess I wanted to hear those words and needed them.
Just as the way I discovered this song, the lyrics of "Vienna" are lyrics to live by!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Rain rain, go away
Not in a cute, sing-songy way. Seriously rain, go away.
July 27, 2011 in Seoul.
It would be like Time Square in NY or Union Square in SF under water.
I used to drive on those roads! I cannot believe that those roads, cars, and buses are submerged hopelessly. I didn't think something like this would be possible.
What's more scary is that this is not only happening in Seoul, but also in other parts of the mountainous Korea; and that it's not only affecting cars and buildings, but also people. A lot of people have gone missing already because of this crazy downpour, landslide and flooding. A group of college students on a retreat, people living in apartments below the ground level, people using subways and many more people have been affected by this (relatively mini-scale) natural disaster.
This is still happening as I type these words nearly 6000 miles away from the disaster. I wish I could be there to help people get out of that mess and clean up their homes. And hopefully there's no more casualties caused by the flooding and landslide!
It would be like Time Square in NY or Union Square in SF under water.
I used to drive on those roads! I cannot believe that those roads, cars, and buses are submerged hopelessly. I didn't think something like this would be possible.
What's more scary is that this is not only happening in Seoul, but also in other parts of the mountainous Korea; and that it's not only affecting cars and buildings, but also people. A lot of people have gone missing already because of this crazy downpour, landslide and flooding. A group of college students on a retreat, people living in apartments below the ground level, people using subways and many more people have been affected by this (relatively mini-scale) natural disaster.
This is still happening as I type these words nearly 6000 miles away from the disaster. I wish I could be there to help people get out of that mess and clean up their homes. And hopefully there's no more casualties caused by the flooding and landslide!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The Shawshank Redemption
Finally watched it! As known in the film history, it was a great movie. I'd say it is one of the best movies I've seen.
In an Education class in college, we watched the scene where Red discusses what it is like to be institutionalized. After that, I saw short clips of the movie whenever it was on tv or internet. I'm glad I finally sat down to watch this gem.
I will definitely remember many scenes of this movie, but if I should ever need to choose one, I would pick the scene with the song "Letter Duet"from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro:
"I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don't wanna know. Some things are best left unsaid.... I tell you those voices soared, higher and farther than anybody in a grey place dares to dream. It was like some beautiful bird flapped into our drab little cage and made these walls dissolve away, and for the briefest of moments, every last man in Shawshank felt free."
In an Education class in college, we watched the scene where Red discusses what it is like to be institutionalized. After that, I saw short clips of the movie whenever it was on tv or internet. I'm glad I finally sat down to watch this gem.
I will definitely remember many scenes of this movie, but if I should ever need to choose one, I would pick the scene with the song "Letter Duet"from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro:
"I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don't wanna know. Some things are best left unsaid.... I tell you those voices soared, higher and farther than anybody in a grey place dares to dream. It was like some beautiful bird flapped into our drab little cage and made these walls dissolve away, and for the briefest of moments, every last man in Shawshank felt free."
Sunday, July 17, 2011
LA Freeway
I was slightly nervous to drive the first time I was behind the wheel learning how to drive. I was very nervous when I was taking my driving test--well, mainly because I was told the person who tested me never lets people pass driving tests the first time. (I must've really done well since she passed me the first time!) Then I've been nervous a few times when I was too close to another car or the usual unusuals happened on the road while driving.
But, never have I ever felt afraid or life-threatened to be on the road... until I drove on the LA freeways and highways.
I always get car sick when I sit in the back seats and most times in the passenger seat. So since I learned to drive, I always volunteered to drive whenever I had the chance. And I liked and still like driving! (This is one of very few moments when I am decisive.) But now, I'm a bit hesitant to be glad to drive to downtown LA or anywhere near downtown LA. Fast cars, narrow lanes, horrible traffics, all kinds of drivers--these are all factors that contribute to the typical LA road condition.
Just to provide an idea: Imagine a 5-lane major freeway packed with cars, buses, and semis. There's barely any room between cars. People are constantly changing lanes and honking at each other. To top it all, these cars are driving at 70+ miles per hour in this heavy traffic. It probably sounds crazy; it is. It probably doesn't seem possible to have cars packed on the road, all driving at a fast speed; well, it's possible in LA. The worst part is that this is a very typical scene in LA.
This weekend, as if there's not enough trouble on the road, one of the busiest freeways in LA, 405 closed down for construction. We called it...Carmageddon. Luckily, most people decided to stay away from this craziness, the roads were nearly empty today. Because this doesn't happen often--it probably won't happen again in maybe 100 years--there were apparently some spectators out near the closed 405 taking pictures, documenting this "once-in-a-lifetime" moment. This almost sounds like a joke, but this is how serious us LA residents took this year's Carmageddon.
I guess that didn't provide enough news or entertainment for LA...because I just watched the news for 3 hours as 6 CHP cars and a helicopter chased a car that refused to pull over. This guy drove all over LA and visited all (except the closed 405) major freeways and highways in LA area. I could not believe what I was watching. How often do things like this happen? Does this give enough explanations as to why I would hesitate to drive in LA?)
I never pictured myself blogging about freeways or highways, but the LA traffic craziness certainly deserves a fully-covered entry.
But, never have I ever felt afraid or life-threatened to be on the road... until I drove on the LA freeways and highways.
I always get car sick when I sit in the back seats and most times in the passenger seat. So since I learned to drive, I always volunteered to drive whenever I had the chance. And I liked and still like driving! (This is one of very few moments when I am decisive.) But now, I'm a bit hesitant to be glad to drive to downtown LA or anywhere near downtown LA. Fast cars, narrow lanes, horrible traffics, all kinds of drivers--these are all factors that contribute to the typical LA road condition.
Just to provide an idea: Imagine a 5-lane major freeway packed with cars, buses, and semis. There's barely any room between cars. People are constantly changing lanes and honking at each other. To top it all, these cars are driving at 70+ miles per hour in this heavy traffic. It probably sounds crazy; it is. It probably doesn't seem possible to have cars packed on the road, all driving at a fast speed; well, it's possible in LA. The worst part is that this is a very typical scene in LA.
This weekend, as if there's not enough trouble on the road, one of the busiest freeways in LA, 405 closed down for construction. We called it...Carmageddon. Luckily, most people decided to stay away from this craziness, the roads were nearly empty today. Because this doesn't happen often--it probably won't happen again in maybe 100 years--there were apparently some spectators out near the closed 405 taking pictures, documenting this "once-in-a-lifetime" moment. This almost sounds like a joke, but this is how serious us LA residents took this year's Carmageddon.
I guess that didn't provide enough news or entertainment for LA...because I just watched the news for 3 hours as 6 CHP cars and a helicopter chased a car that refused to pull over. This guy drove all over LA and visited all (except the closed 405) major freeways and highways in LA area. I could not believe what I was watching. How often do things like this happen? Does this give enough explanations as to why I would hesitate to drive in LA?)
I never pictured myself blogging about freeways or highways, but the LA traffic craziness certainly deserves a fully-covered entry.
Friday, July 8, 2011
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