So you think you can speak?

It seems like the only time when I have the mood to blog is when I'm feeling down in the dumps. And to answer your question, yes, this will be another semi-emo post. Feel free to skip the whole front part which is in yellow.

I didn't excel on my recent CA, and looking at my results was like a wake-up call to me.
Reality slapped me so hard in my face that I had to stretch my face to smile.

Oh by the way, not excelling means I've failed, alright? Not the oh-i've-only-got-92/100-excel mind you.

Average results are sort of my "threshold"; if I get above average, then hoorays! but getting below average aka failing is a definite no-no to me (and to everyone who is human out there).

I will have to score my Quantum CA after recess week in order to redeem myself. ファイト！
(OMG, is this a sign of kiasu-ism? NOOOOooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!)


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Moving on to the recent events that will potentially alter my career path.

Like I've said before, I realize that I am more suited in arts. But I realized this a tad too late.

Always wondering if my life would be of any more meaning, I decided to secretly venture into something totally new to me. Nothing ventured nothing gained right? ;)

It all began on that one fateful evening when I became a voice-over talent. The original voice-over talent couldn't make it to the recording session so my boss asked me to try reading some lines as we were desperate and have already paid for the recording studio session.

I delivered some lines and my boss and her colleague loved the tone of my voice. The rest is history.

I initially thought that it would be kind of a one-time thing, I mean, having the experience of recording in an actual studio was UBER COOL. I would LOVE to do it again, provided the opportunity presents itself, but at that time, I didn't really put much thought into it........ till the Art Director of my then events company heard my voice-over demo and told me that I have the potential to go even further. He mentioned that my voice was crisp and clear, had a pleasant tone and pronunciation was perfect. =D

To me, listening my own voice is weird, especially when it's on loop. (My boss looped my voice-over the whole day in the office -_-)


Anyways, 2 months later, I've received two job offers for voice-overs. I've just completed one of them and received my moolah!! *HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY*
My hard earned $$ will go into the "Buy Tammy a Guitar" piggy bank.

The one who hired me for the recent assignment that I've just completed too commented on my voice, saying he loved it and all the other things my art director said.


Actually, I've gotta give some credit to Ms Evonne Chia for actually exposing me to this. I remember doing the beaded shoe documentary, whereby I was required to do a voice-over. But I feel awful for her, cause I know I didn't do my best when she had faith in me (I think ;P). Sorry hun~ MUACKS.


Funny thing is, I remember my mother telling me when I was 15 that she reckons that I should become a voice-over talent/deejay/veejay, something that involves speaking/voice/sounds... I guess MOTHERS DO KNOW BEST. My dad says that I've inherited his pleasant voice!! I LOVE YOU BOTH! Can't wait to see you guys!!


Phew, to end this long post, I would just like to say



To anyone who requires a voice-over talent, contact me! Demos are available! =)

アテレコ必要なら、私をれんらくしてね！日本語でもできます！
（this is just for the lols)

GG Season 3 and Grey's Season 6

Hey all Grey's Anatomy and Gossip Girl Fans,

Finally! Grey's and GG are making it back to the idiot box with their new seasons!



Grey's Anatomy
Here's a full 5 minute preview of the upcoming season 6!!

*WARNING: MAJOR SPOIL ALERT*

Gossip Girl
OMG WTF Preview. It's airing today in the US!

Google Translator

Google translator has added Bahasa Malaysia to it's list recently.

So I decided to try fooling around with some random lyrics. I chose Lady Gaga's 'Lovegame'



The original lyrics in English:

"let's have some fun, this beat is sick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick"




And in Malay:

"mari kita bersenang-senang, menewaskan ini sakit
Saya ingin memuat tumpangan pada kayu disko"






I nearly fell off the chair laughing.

What's your colour?

Returning to the land of kiasuism is a real drag; unless you've got a entertaining companion by your side during the 5.5 hour long journey.



Wen came down to Singapore recently, with the "sole" objective of exchanging her EZlink card (or so she says) but returned with hauls to compliment her massive cosmetic collection.


The thing is, each time a friend comes down from KL with the intention to shop or "window shop", my wallet cries and begs for mercy. Most of the time, I'll ignore its pleas but this time round, I've actually given in. This un-Tammy-like action is out of guilt for spending too much back home shopping.


Your friend, the "tourist" will make you feel like one too. A typical example:


Friend: "Oh! It's only RMxxx after conversion! So cheap!"

You: "HOLY MACARONI! That IS cheap!!! Let's get it!"


............when in fact, you may not even have use for it.

I guess this is what they mean by peer influence.



I'm pretty sure that you've noticed something odd with my hair. Yes, I've highlighted them if you are still scratching your head trying to figure out if I accidentally swallowed poison or something.

The original colour was blue but then it faded into a course of colours over the next few weeks - green, purple and now...pink. Pretty darn awesome, don't you think? ;)
And the reason why the colour stands out so much is because I bleached my hair prior to applying the colour.




I've received numerous reactions and comments on my new hair. Love it or hate it, I still think it's uber cool and I don't regret doing it at all. At least I can tell my grandchildren that their grandmother had pink hair!!

I'm a coward, I admit it.

I fear death, not for myself, but for the people around me.
People I do not want to lose.


I just found out that a secondary form-mate passed away this morning. We may not have been BFFs but he was a good friend to me, the most honest and sincere person I've known. His carefree demeanor made him very likable by many and his soft-spoken nature made him a pleasant guy to get along with.


I remember back in secondary school we would goof around and talk about guitars, games, music.... We were all close to each other, probably because my school was a small school, so everyone knew everyone. I managed to dig up this photo of us from the old Bestari archive.



Koh Keat Lee, the master guitarist, the Metallica fanatic, the guy who kept me company at 4am, you will be missed by all~


I just wish I have gotten to known you better. That is my only regret.

Somehow, I still refuse to accept the fact that you're gone.



And I quote Evonne; "Life is too fragile."


Some new articles pertaining to this tragic incident on the web:

The Sun
New Strait Times
Bernama
The Star

MIA

I work 7 days a week. Long hours, no rest days, and yes I do grumble about it at times, but I don't become a total bitchzilla about it. Unlike some people who work 5 days a week and complain their asses off.

You've agreed to the job, terms and conditions, so just do it.

I realized that most of my MTV generation peeps are so bloody spoilt. They want easy jobs and expect high pay for it. If money is THAT easy to earn, then we'll all be staying happily in our bungalows with our luxury cars now, right? WAKE UP AND COME BACK TO REALITY. This shows how mature their minds are. Immature brats.

I so do not want my siblings to have that kind of shitty mindset.


On a happier note,
One more week to go!! And I'll finally be able to head back home~

Evonne & Sher Win were here, it was good seeing familiar faces close to home. =)

Still waiting for pictures from Ms Chia's camera *wink*

Eating Disorder

I spent my last Saturday helping out at a SK-II event in Orchard, which lasted from 2pm-5pm.

I was taken aback at a message a particular mother was trying to convey to her 5 year old daughter.

This mother, who was a SK-II regular, was telling her daughter that "skinny=pretty" and told her not to become "fat". She was putting a lot of emphasis on the skinny word. Then the daughter responded by saying "I don't want to be fat. I want to be pretty and skinny."

I remember glowering at the mother, utterly disgusted with her definition of beauty. The worst part was that she was brainwashing her 5 year old daughter's brain into thinking that beauty is judged by one's physique. I fear for the girl, probably because she'll most likely develop an eating disorder, not that I am jinxing her or anything by the way. That is just so shallow!! Does she even realize what she's doing to her daughter?!

Most girls can related to this issue pretty well. Growing up, most girls struggle with the weight issue, no thanks to Hollywood and the size 0 models appearing in fashion magazines. AND ALSO, no thanks to the some idiotic, stereotypical boys who constantly tease one's weight or physical appearance. In fact, I know some of my close friends who've actually suffered from eating disorders before, though theirs were not that serious. Eating disorders, if left untreated, it can be fatal.

SIZE 0 IS NOT PRETTY OKAY?

This is a video I would like to share. It's a song about girls having eating disorders. Listen to the lyrics.