"Shadow Feet"

A new song by Brooke Fraser, the songbird from New Zealand.....this song of hers has been on repeat mode on my iPod. It's helped me to retain some semblance of sanity during this tiring and difficult week. I love how her lyrics reflect the influence of C.S Lewis, one of her favourite writers. She writes very maturely and poetically....beautiful metaphors and motifs interweaved in her songs. :)

Watch the awesome video of "Shadow Feet" here!
http://www.brookefraser.com/musicbox/home.do

And yes, I must acknowledge the one who enthusiastically introduced me to Brooke in the first place. Ahem, yes Glenn, I know you're reading this.....so here goes: Yes, Brooke rocks ALL THE TIME! *rolls eyes* haha!

==================================================================
"Shadow Feet" (by Brooke Fraser)
-----------------------------------------------
Walking, stumbling
On these shadow feet
Toward home, a land that I've never seen
I am changing
Less and less asleep
Made of different stuff than when I began

And I have sensed it all along
Now fast approaching is the day

CHORUS
When the world has fallen out from under me
I'll be found in you, still standing
When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees
When time and space are through
I'll be found in you

There's distraction
Buzzing in my head
Saying in the shadows it's easier to stay
But I've heard rumours of true reality
Whispers of a well-lit way


Bridge
You make all things new

Prata and star jumps

I've always been a bit jittery about crossing roads. My classmates from PL and AJC would know for sure, cos I used to hold their hands and/or scream "we're gonna die" each time we crossed the road. I think I've gotten better now that I'm older....it's been reduced to just soft panicky squeaks now.

Still, last night seemed like a flashback to JC days. I was hanging out with May and Rie as usual...it's part of our Fri nite routine. We were crossing the road to get to the Prata House at Thomson Road (which I'm so missing btw). So yeah, the panicky squeaks came out again....n then this exchange took place.

May: "I'm NOT holding your hand."
Mich: *frowns*
May: "I'm going to do star jumps on the road! Teehee!"
Mich: *glares* "Why do you have to be so annoying???"

What the crap right? I mean of all things.... STAR JUMPS?!?!? But yeah she's right...it's the most obnoxious thing to do in that situation.

The Spaces Between Heartbeats and Breaths....

"My songs are like intimate conversations between dear friends, and they reflect the fears, hopes, joys and ideals that we hold dearly in our hearts. I'd like to think that my songs are like tears or smiles that tip-toe in the spaces between heartbeats and in between breaths." - Corrinne May

What a beautiful description coming from Corrinne right?? *swoon* I'm so in love....(Erm, if one could ever be in love with another girl without being lesbian. haha!)

Anyway, Corrinne May is coming back for a concert on the 3rd August, Friday!!!!!!
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: NUS UCC Concert hall
Tix: $49, $39. On Sale in June via Sistic. (grab your tix on the first day of sale pls....based on past experience, they sell out SUPER FAST.)

I'm so excited about hearing her again!! I'm sure this time round, she'll feature a lot more songs from her new album, "Beautiful Seed". And from the sneak previews we've had from earlier concerts, I'm sure it's gonna be absolutely beautiful. :) Mich is soooo pumped right now.
Good thing Marcus was in the office just now to share the crazy excitement with me! haha! Yes, we are such die-hard fans....we will go for every single Corrinne May concert, and buy every single album, and we even sang her songs together in my vocal studio . haha!

p/s: Steph..I'm so sorry you can't be here to join us!

Wilson: The Willing Victim

Upon seeing Priscilla's beautifully plastered locker last night...Wilson lamented on how he never got 'sabo-ed' during his birthday. So since he was feeling all sad and left out, we decided to whack his locker today (although it's not his birthday). We really don't need to be asked twice when it comes to sabo-ing. :)

Since Wilson's and Priscilla's lockers are side by side...that corner of the office is really starting to look like some graffiti wall. haha!

Wilson....looking mighty pleased at the end result.

It's a bit small, but below the notice it says "Ask and you will be given- Matt 7:7" and "Psss...you asked for it!"

This is the funniest part....check out the packet of wafers (his favourite snack)!!
It's stapled so tightly that it's gonna be freaking hard for Wilson to get to it. Looks like a packet that you only break into for emergencies. haha!

Priscilla's birthday: Pocky, flowers and Spiderman!

Today was another day of fun and mischief as we celebrated Priscilla's (my trainee vocal coach) birthday in true BMI tradition! *cue: SABO!!!*

12 midnite (the night before): Mich msges Victor, Pris's bf, as part of 'research' for the prank.

1.30pm: After lunch, we all joined forces to plot out and execute the prank.....above is a pic of Berno preparing the notice to stick on Pris's locker.....You'll get to see the glorious end result as you scroll down.

3.30pm: The boss enters the office and is greeted by a series of super chirpy hellos. He immediately goes "Ok, what's going on?" So sharp man. haha! We proceed to prep the boss on his all important role in the scheme....

4.30pm: Priscilla arrives at the office for an important "meeting with the director." She is running a little late, and the counterstaff sternly chase her into the director's office. Jasmine says urgently and gravely, "Quick, the boss is waiting for you!"....so that Pris has no chance to put down her bag and view her locker.

The boss sits Priscilla down in front of a laptop, and starts to play the Spiderman 3 trailer. They watch it in silence for 3 mins. Pris is puzzled, but kind of expects him to launch into a deep discussion on themes and lessons learnt from the film.

*trailer ends*
Boss: So....have you watched Spiderman 3 yet?
Pris: Er yes I have....
Boss: So how do you find it?
Pris: Er...yeah, I like it. It's quite good.
Boss: Do you know who the REAL Spiderman is??
Pris: eh no....
Boss: You DUNNO AH? I'm the REAL Spiderman!
Pris: ?!??!?! *thinks: has the boss gone mental??*
Boss: Ok, now I want you to go out and tell everyone. *flings open the door*
Pris: *stands up in shock* Huh? Tell everyone what?
Boss: That I'm Spiderman lah!
Pris: Er really ah?
Boss: Yah, go tell them! Everyone, Priscilla has something to tell you guys!
Everyone: *trying our best not to die from laughter* Yes, tell us what?
Pris: That he's Spiderman! *bewildered*
Everyone: *buay tahan liao...burst into uncontrollable laughter*

After that whole fiasco, we presented her with her birthday cake....

She is led to her locker for the final part of the surprise....

It's a bit small I know...but the notice says: "You've...been....pocked!!" And below the mess of tape and flowers, is a whole row of Choc Pocky (Pris loves them....tip-off from her bf).

Here's Pris preparing to open her locker....which is stuffed to the brim with....

Brightly coloured balloons with little notes written inside!!

We made Pris sit on ALL the balloons to burst them and get the notes inside.

Pris reading her notes/"vouchers" which allow her to redeem:
1) A song from Wilson
2) A free drink from Dorcas
3) $10 from Jo
4) Free Bouquet from Victor (he wasn't informed beforehand though. haha!) etc.

Emotional Luggage

"You learn to put your emotional luggage where it will do some good, instead of using it to shit on other people, or blow up aeroplanes." -Margaret Drabble

Runaway Heart

As I was laying upon my bed, I found myself struggling to fall asleep
My thoughts were running in a million directions
My heart was restless...and it felt like there was a series of knots within.
"Why can't I sleep Lord?" I cried out in frustration.

First came silence,
then the Voice came ever so clearly,
"you can't just bury your disappointments
and keep on running through life.
They'll just catch up with you."

The answer pierced through...
I have a runaway heart.

I could only crumble and cry before the One
who sees through me,
who arrests my heart with tenderness,
who delivers me from the weight of my sin,
who holds me in everlasting arms.


"You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine."
- Exodus 19:3-5

Helloooo Garageband!!

Yes, Michelle has just discovered the wonders of music recording with Mac's Garageband!!!! *excited* :) Jet, who taught me how to use it, has said that I can quote him on this: "Press record, and go nuts! And kiss free time goodbye!!! " Wooohoooo!!!

STEPH: Go check my multiply website. I've uploaded loads of music for you. You're so demanding you know!! haha!

Crazy

(by MercyMe)

The challenge...is to really live out what we sing. That's a tough one.

==================================================================
Chorus:
I have not been called to the wisdom of this world..
But to a God who's calling out to me..
And even though the world may think
I'm losing touch with reality
It would be crazy
To choose this world over eternity

And as I live this daily life
I trust you for everything
And I will only take a step
When I feel You leading me
Isn't that crazy

Call me crazy
You can call me crazy
Call me crazy

Wise-sayings

Today me n Bernice went to buy dinner, and we were crossing the road when this car came zooming by. I grabbed her hand and yelled "oh, don't die my friend!'

To which she replied in a very calm, zen manner:
"The road is very wide. I am very small my friend."

And when I recounted the incident to Jet, he said this :
"you still had time to form a sentence. I'll just grab and go, 'dude!'"