The Park

OH, fuuu~

I’ve started playing The Matrix ~ Path of Neo, and I’m actually enjoying it. I like the sword fights and martial arts better than the gun fights, though.

It has been decade and then some years since I’ve had proper voice lessons. Now, I’m seriously thinking of going back.

I’m not kidding. Singing (not just karaoke singing) is an excellent way to refresh the mind and body. Although I have the enthusiasm and an okay voice quality, I have a hard time with pitch. I’m one of those unlucky ones who just couldn’t get a key right even by listening numerous times. That’s why I record my voice a lot. To see if I got the correct note. And believe me when I say that I’ve been recording my voice even back when I was in grade school. (It’s a quirk.)

So back to voice lessons. I really, really want to have another go. Not because I suddenly want to pursue stage. No, siree. I just love singing. Something happens when you nailed that high note. I mean, damn. It’s satisfying.

This time, I want someone classically trained. I had a Broadway-type teacher before. We’ll see. I have to think of my current budge first. I’m in the process of car-buying and I have major trips planned for the year. Maybe I’m just in one of my phases.

I’m not well-versed in the opera world. I know recognize very few songs. Sitll, one of my great wish is to sing with an operatic voice. O’mio Babbino Caro tops my list (as one of the songs I’d sing). Love, love, love that aria. Followed closely by Schubert’s Ave Maria. I want to sing that. IN A WEDDING. Maybe my sister’s wedding. Heh.

A Pride and Prejudice marathon makes Ten a very happy gal. I’ve fallen in love with Colin Firth all over again.

I have nothing against the 2005 P&P adaptation. I enjoyed it, in fact. But it pales compared to the BBC mini-series. Colin Firth is the Mr. Darcy. And Jennifer Ehle is my favorite Eliza Bennet.

Must. Buy. DVD.

Holy mother of Moses. Charice Pempenco is only 14 years old. Damn. How come I’ve never heard of this kid before?

I don’t know how I stumbled to the youtube clip, but it was strange to find a Filipina singer in a Korean variety show. Aside from the awesomeness of this kid, I love watching the reactions of the audience members.