[JBL Singapore] Gaming With A Portable Speaker Which Can Also Charge Our Phones??? - JBL Charge

Dearest JBL Charge,

   Oh my JBL Charge…

Do you know that you brighten up my day/evening/night so much when I play my favourite music and the music just sounds so beautiful; whatever that's coming from you?: the voice of the singer, the music, the melody and even the bass sounds crystal clear!

PS: Can MinuteManSG stop using it to for his gaming sessions so often? :p


Love,
Mint


Hearing is believing.

The JBL Charge is a 10-watt PORTABLE stereo speaker with provides more than TWELVE HOURS of playback time from a single charge!

This baby is a S.T.E.R.E.O. speaker.

The box comes with a JBL portable stereo speaker with BLUETOOTH technology,
1 USB adapter
1 micro USB cable
1 neoprene carrying pouch
1 Quick-Start Guide
1 Safety Sheet

I've not had any proper speakers to do my music assignments.
It's to the extend even my current earphones can't support my hearing enough.
I wish I have better sound equipments.

Being shortlisted as one of the Singapore Blog Awards Best JBL Pop/Music Finalists, I'm extremely thankful as I received not ONE but THREE very very awesome JBL speakers which greatly helped me to produce better music and of course, score higher marks for my music assignments so far!

The thing about listening to music and sounds is that there is really a MAJOR difference when you have better speakers to listen to. One is able to make more accurate judgement.

Thank you JBL Singapore for this gifts.
It's a beautiful wish come true for me. :)

For my usual music assignments and casual listening, I would use my JBL micro wireless speakers.
Whereas for very detailed listening and to check my stereo recording playback, I couldn't have done it without my JBL Charge.



Here's a video of me in midst of doing my assignment and I thought I should seize the opportunity to share with you more about my JBL charge and test out the speakers for you:

JBL has more than 60 years of expertise producing high-quality sound in venues around the world. The JBL Charge uses this expertise and employs digital sound processing to generate room-filling audio with great bass from a compact speaker.

Hmmm… let me try to explain this to the best I can.
For music, you really have to listen to it to understand what I'm trying to say but still, here goes nothing.

If you listen carefully (just turn the volume up a little more) with the JBL Charge placed DIRECTLY in front of you, you'll be able to actually space out the types of instruments and voices you hear coming out from the speaker. The feeling is like a real band playing in front of you. More 'REAL':
The piano or guitar sound is coming more from your left, then you'll hear the vocals coming somewhere in the middle and the drums will be coming from your right etc.

You know for drums, you won't be able to hear the LOW thumpings for MOST portable speakers out there because there is very limited things you can built into such small products; they cannot support such low sound frequencies.

So i'm really very impressed with the JBL charge when I can even CLEARLY project and amplify the low sounds coming out from THIS PART OF THE SPEAKER:



Seriously, the built-in bass port which generates the strong bass beats totally blew me away.

It's like drinking a can of coke on a 39 degree celsius sunny afternoon.
Pure satisfaction.

I finally understand why the tagline for JBL is 'Hear The Truth'.

Just a recap from the video I posted, the JBL charge has 2 buttons.
The power button and the volume button, just like the JBL micro Wireless speaker.



But instead of 5 hours, the JBL Charge provides up to 12 hours of playback time due to its massive built-in 6,000 mAH Li-ion rechargeable battery!

The LED indicator shows the battery status of your battery clearly as well as letting you know whether the JBL Charge is in the Bluetooth listening or pairing mode.



If you're not sure what I'm talking about, please watch the video again!
I've showed you in the video how the speaker is being paired with my macbook pro with the Bluetooth technology.

Also in the video, I've specifically mentioned a SPECIAL FUNCTION which the JBL charge portable speaker supports:

It can CHARGE my mobile phone!

The USB port on the JBL Charge speaker lets you charge other USB devices right from the speaker. So you don’t need an extra charger to keep your devices powered up.




About how many times you can charge your phone with this speaker?

I've tested and proven with my iPhone:
THREE TIMES!


*SHIOK*



On the first day I brought my JBL Charge home, I got the BF to pair his mobile phone with it to 'test' the speaker.

In the end he got hooked.
The music is so clear, listen:



*Dumb ways to die… so many dumb ways to die…"
I love this song. :)

Then he asked me, do you think I can play DOTA 2 using this speaker?
So we tried.

And it works!
He can 'hear' the enemy from MILES away.
I meant in the game.

The water dripping noises, the cicadas calling in the forest, Roshan growling in the cave…




And so like me, he's also in love with the JBL charge.
If i'm not using it, he'll be.

Just in case you miss on how to pair your macbook with the JBL Charge,
Here are some screenshots:
























More Specs and Information of JBL Charge

Transducers:
2 x 1-1/2" (38mm)

Amplifier power:
2 x 5W

frequency response:
150Hz – 20kHz

signal-to-noise ratio:
 > 80dB

Battery type:
Li-ion rechargeable

Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2.402GHz – 2.480GHz
Bluetooth transmitter power: 0~20dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth transmitter modulation: π/4-DQPSK, 8-DPSK

Listening time on battery power:
> 12 hours

Battery charge time:
3.5 hours

dimensions (d x h):
2-29/32" x 6-29/32" (74mm x 175mm)


I'm sure up by now, you'll be wondering why my JBL Charge changes colours from Blue to Green. Well that's because I'm hearing slight popping sounds from my first JBL charge and got it changed at the JBL Sound Gallery Showroom.

The place is beautiful, please drop by if you have time.



Enjoying a lot of 'me time' with my JBL speakers.



What happens if my phone rings whilst I'm listening to music on my phone,
Well basically the speaker will mute itself until my music is being played again.

I'm sure the JBL Charge would be very good for outdoors as well:
Beach outings, Dance rehearsals...

===== LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE =====



Hmmmm…



Is it just me or I think the JBL Charge speaker looks like a pint of beer? :p



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Previous JBL speaker review you should read: JBL Micro Wireless

[JBL Singapore] Great Music Anytime, Anywhere with JBL Wireless Portable Speakers

First of all, I'd like to say a 'Big Big Big Pig Pig Pig PIG PIG PIG PIG PIG PIG' THANK YOU to every single person in this world who has been voting/has voted for me in the Singapore Blog Awards 2013 Best Pop/Music Category!

Because of your kindness, the latest update I got on the website is that I'm in Top 3!
Wohooooo~



Voting makes up 30% of the overall results and will only end on 23rd June so please keep your votes coming everyday!  (You can vote once a day)


Note: This "Big Big Big Pig Pig Pig PIG PIG PIG PIG PIG PIG" phrase is damn funny from Kurt Tay's 'I Love Doraemon' Youtube video. If you intend to play his video, I hope you don't die of heart attack or be frozen to death by this epic webpisode. And PLEASE if you're using good speakers like the JBL ones especially, keep your volume to the LOWEST first because I don't know why he'll SHOUT into his low resolution camcorder like as if we cannot hear him.

We are not 'chao hee lang' (hokkien word for deaf).
I was almost deafen by his introduction. Zzzz…

Still, I quite like this video because it made me laugh. A lot.



HAPPY MONDAY EVERY-BARDEH!

Talking about speakers.
I'm in love with ALL my JBL speakers.
ALL.

The one which is most often used is the JBL Micro Wireless.

The JBL wireless portable speaker is so addictive, I can't stop using it to play music from my mobile phone as long as I'm at home. Being able to listen to the radio broadcast ALL DAY LONG is a gift.



Thank you for reviving this beautiful 'hobby' I have, JBL Singapore.

I grew up listening to Mandopop music played from radio stations since I was a toddler.
My mum LOVES music and we'll be listening to it while doing housework together.


Listening to the radio broadcast with a speaker AT HOME is so much more comfortable than using earphones.

As I was listening to songs with MyDreamGuy one evening and playing with my pet toy poodle Bubble Leong, an idea struck me:

I thought how interesting it'll be if Bubble Leong can do the Gwiyomi dance!
At the same time, we can do his usual massage routine and exercise for him, killing two birds with one stone.

Super adorable, this Bubble Leong
Turns out he looks a bit unwilling in the video though.
Awwww come on Buppy, it's for your own good!



Bubble Leong doing the Gwiyomi dance:



Also, I found a new way to listen to my recording with ease: with my JBL speakers plug-in!

In the next video,
I have shared what big difference the JBL wireless speaker has made in my life by allowing me to listen to what I'm playing, comfortably. All these while I have been using the in-built speakers of my macbook pro and can barely hear anything, even after pressing really hard on my MIDI keyboard.

#LastWarning

So I tried plugging in the JBL wireless next and YEAH, I can hear my playing!!!

The clearly visible blue LED lets you know when the battery is low, so you know when the JBL Micro Wireless needs charging.

JBL speakers are famous for powerful bass.
It's a surprise for me to hear strong bass from a speaker this small.
I got to know that the JBL wireless wireless has a built-in bass port that enables the JBL Mirco wireless to generate bass that's superior to comparable portable products.

When I say compact, I meant about my palm-size: 83mm x 39mm with a weight of 127g.
SUPER LIGHT!

It has a daisy-chain capability. That means my JBL wireless can be easily connected to other JBL Micro Wireless speakers. Its smart cable deign allows the speaker to be easily connected and play. Also, the cable prevents tangling because it's only 30cm long.



It's so convenient that I'm even using it to study for my music test, listening to Youtube videos and applying it to the theories I've learnt so far.




Notice the Bluetooth indicator next to the power button of the JBL Micro Wirless speaker?



The JBL Micro Wireless portable speaker streams music wirelessly from any Bluetooth- equipped device, making JBL sound available for a wide range of portable devices.

Sometimes while I'm waiting for a phone call, I'd still be able to listen to the radio and move around the house carrying my mobile phone. AWESOME IKR!



The JBL Micro Wireless has a built-in Li-ion battery that provides up to FIVE hours of listening time on battery power.

Long play back hours + Powerful Bass +
Light + Easy Travel + Clear sound +
easy plug-and-play + bluetooth functionality + stylish
= JBL MICRO WIRELESS SPEAKER.


Image Courtesy of JBL.

Don't let the compact size fool you.
Hearing is believing.

I'm DEFINITELY bringing this speaker to Sydney with me this week.

Here's more detailed specs and information if you're planning to get one of these yourself:

What’s included in the box:
• 1 JBL Micro Wireless speaker
• 1 Micro USB cable for recharging • 1 Carrying pouch
• 1 Quick Start Guide

Specs and Information

input requirements
• 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini-jack

driver
• 1 x 1-5/8" (40mm)

Power
• 3 watts

acoustic volume
• 100cc

frequency response
• 150Hz – 20kHz

signal-to-noise ratio
• >80dB

Battery type
• Li-ion

input connections
• 1 x integral 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo cable • 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo jack

Listening time on battery power
• Up to 5 hours

dimensions (d x H)
• 3-1/4" x 1-9/16" (83mm x 39mm)

Weight
• 4.5 oz. (127g)

For more information, please visit www.imssg.com.

Thank you JBL Singapore!

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[Mint's Blog Concert Ticket Giveaway] Will Pan "Unleashed" World Tour Concert 【释放自己】潘玮柏世界巡回演唱会－新加坡站

After 11 years as a performer, American-born Taiwanese Mandopop star Will Pan (潘玮柏) is set to stage his very first full-fledged solo concert come 20th July 2013 in Singapore.

 AMC Group Singapore is proud to announce

【释放自己】潘玮柏世界巡回演唱会－新加坡站.

Will Pan “Unleashed” World Tour—Live in Singapore!

Pass Me The Mic

Indeed, Pan Weibo has came a long way.
Here's one of my KTV must-dedicate Will Pan song titled Pass Me The Mic.

Even though Pass Me The Mic is an upbeat song, the lyrics depicts Will's deepest feelings on how he has worked, and will continue to work his hardest in his singing career.


I particularly liked the lyrics written in the bridge:

"有谁成功没下过了苦功
有谁出生就拿着麦克风"

Translation of the two lines
Line 1: who in this world has succeeded without putting in any hard work?
Line 2: who in this world is born with a microphone in his hand?


From his early days as a VJ and thereafter venturing into singing, Wilber described himself, “I did not know anything then; I only wanted to become a singer. I worked hard practicing how to sing, dance and compose. From not having any knowledge of musical instruments, I can now compose my own songs!”

Out of almost 30 songs set to be performed during the concert, over 2/3 of these are Wilber’s own compositions.

潘玮柏, 你真的很用心。
恭喜你的努力有了成果。
这个演唱会，麦克风权属于你的啦！

Yes, we may not be the best musicians now but let us do our best and perservere to produce better music,  Fighting!

I will work extremely hard towards my dream too!!!


How I first knew Pan Wei Bo: Gecko Stroll

The very first Will Pan song I learnt was a song titled Gecko Stroll. It's his theme song from his debut solo album “Gecko Stroll” released in 2002.  It has a catchy chorus and most of all, I like how the song uses the metaphor of a gecko to describe somewhat a courtship.

Chorus:
I'm a gecko waiting for my prey
You're a fluttering butterfly.
I can't catch you but I wanna act cool,
what a life!

So what's a Gecko Stroll?
It's a unique dance I invented.
It's like a strolling Gecko! 

Cute right, the lyrics.
Wait.
You haven't seen the dance steps yet, have you?

Oh YOU MUST!
It's a PLUS point for Gecko Stroll.

In this video, Will Pan shows you the dance steps for Gecko Stroll. Maybe you can learn it now and we can all dance with him at his concert:

Cannot Not Love During My Poly Days

During my Poly days, lip-syncing youtube videos were like the very 'IN' thing to watch(trendy).
My classmates got hooked by the next video and we'll play it repetitively on the classroom projector for the next XXX weeks.

The guys are so FUNNEH and we'd try to mimmick them at KTV sessions.
It's a Will Pan and Xuan Zi duet song titled Cannot Not Love.

Although the english sounds a little broken but you really cannot, not love this video!
Happy laughing~

*I miss my poly-mates*

Will Pan's Latest Album 2012: The Story Of Billy

It's a totally new concept.
He was cute, sunshine, dashing, romantic…
His latest album showed how contemporary he can be as well.

For his new Look, Pan Wei Bo lost a freaking 8 KG in 3 months!

24 Billy is an original song written and composed by Will Pan himself, inspired by the novel titled The Minds Of Billy Milligan - a true story about a person with spilt personalities. Including Will himself, the song describes a person with 24 types of spilt personalities: differences in age, intellectual, race and even personal character.

Will Pan “Unleashed” World Tour kicked off last year in Shanghai on 10th November 2012 to an amazing reception and has since wowed audiences in Beijing, Macau and Guangzhou. The tour is also further scheduled to captivate audiences in Nanjing, Shenzhen and Taipei.

Besides performing on stage, this is also Will Pan’s first time assuming the role of producer for this tour.

From stage, lighting and costume design to song composition and choreography, Will Pan has fully involved himself in all areas of concert planning. The concert stage will also be specially set up to fully bring out Will Pan’s “Cool” “Dazzling”, “Godly” and “Mesmerizing” charms as he wows audiences by unleashing his energetic moves on stage.

Expect the combination of THREE main concepts of this thrilling performance:

1. SONG
2. DANCE
3. INTERPRETATION

【释放自己】潘玮柏世界巡回演唱会－新加坡站

Will Pan “Unleashed” World Tour—Live in Singapore

Date: 20 July 2013, Saturday


Time: 7:30pm


Venue: The MAX Pavilion

Ticket Prices: $158*, $138*, $118*, $88* 

(*yet to include SISTIC booking fee)


SISTIC Ticketing Hotline: 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg

MINTLEONG BLOG CONCERT TICKET GIVEAWAY CONTEST

I'm giving away TWO pairs of Will Pan "Unleashed" Concert Tickets worth more than S$200. They are two pairs of Category 3 tickets (worth $118 per ticket). On top of that, ONE of the lucky giveaway winners will receive his autographed concert poster! 

I have one autographed poster to keep myself, heh-heh.
Gam Xia Humida~

So take part now, but how to take part?

1. Follow me on: www.twitter.com/MintLeong (@MintLeong)
2. Find and Retweet/Quote Tweet the tweet that says

RT this: @MintLeong is giving away 2 pairs of Will Pan "Unleashed" Concert Tix. I want it! Read: http://mintleong.blogspot.sg/2013/06/mints-blog-concert-ticket-giveaway-will.html

3. Retweet by 18th June 2013, Tuesday

TWO random winners will be announced on my Twitter and my blog on 19th June 2013, Wednesday.

THANK YOU, AMC Group Singapore for sponsoring the tickets!!!


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[OBMFSG] Ocean Butterflies Music Forest Vocal Ambassador Programme Update: 大气歌曲

#Random
Madly in love with this song covered by Abby: Xu Zhe Pei - Feng Zi.
She got me hooked on this song because she sang it so well!



It's one of the most difficult mando-songs in the world!
Crazily hard to sing I'd say.

We moved on to our next song genre: Power-pack Songs
Ocean Butterflies Vocal Ambassador Lesson 5: 大氣歌曲

Song Title: 張惠妹- 知道
Zhi Dao, by Zhang Hui Mei A-mei

This song was chosen by Liu Zhi Wen vocal instructor for us to go back and learn in the next 2 weeks.
Thereafter, he will give individual feedback as to where we can improve while tackling the song. Usually in class, the individual will sing the song once more, taking in the feedbacks and thus, following his guide.

I am never a power-packed singer so when Zhi Wen Lao Shi first told us to go back and learn A-mei's song, I felt so stressed. Nevertheless I gave my best shot and pluck up courage to tackle it. It felt good after that although it wasn't well done. Most importantly I overcame the mental barrier and took up this challenge. At the end of the day, I learnt something new!

It's a happy thing taking up vocal classes because your confidence will be gradually built up and that at least we know now which genre of songs are more suitable for ourselves; easier to choose songs for future singing competitions.

I've done my 2 takes. Here they are:




Zhi Wen Lao Shi comments during my first take to improve on these:
1. I should try to smoothen and round my high pitches so that they don't sound so sharp.
2. Release and sing out my feelings because I'm not bringing my vocals out and forward, hence it doesn't sound that 'power-pack'.
3. Words in the bridge can be emphasized to have more 'punch' on the song.

After that I was asked to tackle the song again.



Zhi Wen Lao Shi in the background giving me tips & everyone else practising on the song.

Sharp enough to spot any improvement in my 2nd try?
Heh-heh.

Practice makes perfect and I'll keep practising.
加油！

Thank you Zhiwen Lao Shi for your guidance.



With Love from the classmates:


Fenny


Yitian holding to a box of cookies baked by Rachell!


The beautiful Rachell, Pxdkitty who baked yummy cookies for us!


Abby, our goddess who sings beautifully.


Ending this post with the original MV songs we've just covered.
Enjoy!






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My Inspiration; Blocked.

Everyone lives a different life.
Everyone has a story to tell.

A songwriter is like an author of a book, summarising life stories into beautiful melodies and lyrics. I feel that there are no lousy songs in this world. It's just maybe we weren't able to relate to it as much as we can for a hit song.

A hit song, in my own opinion, contains a strong message which listeners can easily relate to and feel something about it because of its catchy lyrics and melody.

I also find it amazing how a song and story can enhance each other vice versa:

First you have a story to tell.
You manage to enhance it with a song.
Then, the song is used to enhance the story (like in a movie/drama).

Amazing isn't it?
As one of their enrolled students in the WDA Music Career Programme by Ocean Butterflies - Song Writing Course, I am required to write and produce NEW songs or/and original music compositions as often as once to thrice a week.


Find out more about the course here.

Like my most passionate and superhero instructor, Lee Hua Chang always says, "Just keep writing and writing. Someday you'll be able to write a hit song!"

Hua Chang is a very down-to-earth and a likeable person. He would share his past compositions (even the worst) and snippets of his music journey to encourage his students. I'd say Hua Chang is very REAL. Finding 'real people' in the music industry is like finding a needle in a haystack. He treats all his students like friends, always help us in need (give us free sunday tutorials), prepare all our lecture notes to the best he can, someone who doesn't claim credits and acknowledgements for things he did/can do. Hua Chang is always up for passion.

 Deep down, I'm very blessed to have him as my instructor who is gracious to share and impart his life skills to us. (except he speaks too fast sometimes. :p).

His avatar is damn cute, looks just like him!


Image taken from: www.facebook.com/leestudios

The melody of this song is composed by Lee Hua Chang:

Show 羅志祥 - 愛入非非
Show Luo Zhi Xiang - Ai Ru Fei Fei

I'm so touched by one of his originals, Be Yourself.
It's exactly what he always encourage us to be and to do.
*tears welling up in my eyes*

Especially to those friends who are on the verge of breaking down, it's time to be inspired.
Click and play it:




What were we before I was talking about Hua Chang?
Oh yah, song writing assignments.

 More than half of my assignments are still left untouched.

This is very scary.
I have a lot of emotions welled up inside me but nothing to write about.
I played on the keyboard for hours but I cannot churn up with any tunes at all.

I'm feeling pretty lousy recently that my inspirations are completely drained and that I can't submit my work on time. I've never been exposed to such in-depth music terms and skills, therefore I needed more time to source reference and tutorials from the internet before I can do and complete them. I've been spamming on twitter to release this frustration.

Allow me to vent a little more here.

I wish I have more time.
There is so much I want to accomplish before I reach 30.

Which explains why as I'm listening to Hua Chang's Original song Be Yourself, I started tearing.
Press on, Mint. 
Believe in yourself.

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I realise most of my original songs were written during my younger days.

I was exposed to new stories everyday inspired by context found in my textbooks and TV shows. It was also during school days where I learnt most new words and vocabulary; I had to pass those papers.  WE HAVE TO.

Inspiration seems to come lesser as I grow up: less fantasies, more reality.  It was even more so after work life began: routined work, skills-focus, lack of reading time, lack of watching TV and dramas….

Lack of stories and lack of listening to stories is causing a massive inspiration-block for me.

I want to read.
I want to watch some shows.
I need to expose myself to more stories around me to get inspired,

Above all, 
I need time. 

Nevertheless work and study is burning me out.

I only have 24 hours a day to juggle between work, assignments, research, rest and spend time with my loved ones. Due to lack of rest I've been falling sick: 2 days of MC last week for gastric and headache, missed class today for menstrual cramp and PMS.

Even on rest days I wasn't really resting.

My classmate, Zhi Hao (a J-pop lover), suggested that I go learn this classic japanese song: Ai No Uta and do a Youtube cover with him. I took my resting to familiarise the song. It's the theme song for a Japanese drama titled Skies Of Love.

I remembered I watched Skies of Love years ago. During the 2 days when I was sick and resting at home, I thought that I could watch the drama again to get the feel of the song when I do the cover with Zhi Hao.

However,  there was this other Japanese drama which caught my attention:
1 litre of tears.


Image source from Google.

Friends had told me to watch this heart-wrenching drama but I never had the time. Soon, I forgot all about it. The link of the trailer for 1 litre of tears popped up and for the first time after more than 5 years, I hit the play button.

Blurry vision; heart soured.
As the title suggests, one can easily cry 1 litre of tears watching this show.

1 Litre Of Tears is inspired by a true story of a 15 year old Japanese girl, Kaito Aya, who was diagnosed with an incurable disease known as Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

The nervous disorder causes a person to lose control over their body but the person can retain all mental ability.  In the story of 1 litre of tears, Aya's dad owns a traditional tofu stall and her mum is a health consultant. Aya was a bright girl who was just enrolled into a reputable high school. Not only was she intelligent, she played basketball really well!

The story tells about how this disease has affected her life, including her family members' and friends'.

 After 10 years of family, medical examinations, rehabilitations and challenges, Aya finally succumbed to the disease and passed on at the age of 26.

Kaito Aya's diary, titled 1 Litre Of Tears, was published after her death with the help of her mother. I've found the translation of her diary online here if you'd like to read it.

I want a copy of this book!

The other thing about this trailer is the legitimate song:
Only Human by K,

I've heard the chinese version of the song titled Duo Bu Guo sang by a Malaysian singer, Daniel Lee Jie Han. I've been trying to find this MP3 for years but no avail. It's not even on Youtube! The closest video I could find is this LIVE but low quality upload of Daniel Lee performing this song during of his promotion activities.

Anyone knows this song and where to get it?



"爱情的依赖
只因我放不开"

这句话写得真美~

Image Source from Google.

Rest In Peace

木藤亜也
Aya Kito
July 1962 - May 23, 1988


Go Watch 1 Litre Of Tears and listen to the song titled Only Human By K.

Time and tide waits for no man.
Live your life to the fullest.
Do your best and have faith in yourself.
Be yourself.

I have a sudden urge to write songs again.
Thank you for the inspiration, good people.


What's your story?