Signs

Watching xxxholic can really send chills up my spines. Don't get me wrong, it is not a horror cartoon or sexual by the title of 'xxx' which most ppl laugh when I tell them that I am watching it. It is just so deja vu and sometimes the script of the cartoon kinda laughs at me sarcastically at my thoughts, my philosophy, things which I believe and current happenings.

I just get spooked out a lil when it is so coincident, and even Yuuko (main character in Xxxholic) says there is no such thing as coincidence. I think I would truely believe it more and more. Recently I have been showered with so many signs. I am amazed and happy as I try to read it as fluently. The cartoon, almost half the season 1 do strike a chord in my system. It's almost speaking to me and advising.

I find most of my answers from books and movies that I would happen to fall upon as I need it. I guess, it is finally time to watch xxxholic when I stumble upon it on Animax channel last month. Not some silly bimbo shop but a show with great deep writings. I LIKE! :)

Just finished Season 1, at least that helps to explain and open up thoughts in my mind. The best line from the last episode, ' It is good to have someone to have dinner with you', that would add on to my gratitude for most day that I am grateful I am able to have a plate of decent rice with dishes daily. I am blessed.

A lot have been happening lately around me. Micro stuff which I do not even know how to put it in words. Recently, I had a dream that I would meet him in a concert, sitting next to me and exchange a short conversation before he goes away. And, true enough I did meet him but not like in my dreams. The smile that I used to love and from afar. In a hall filled with many people, I guess its fate that he would stand just 20-30 steps from me. But things have changed, the smily boy do not walk the road of ordinary anymore, walking the 'kampung road'. Sad at some point, yet I still reminisce the past, where the smile would used to brighten up my day at work.

I would go to sleep tonight with, I thank god and goddess from blessing my path and keeping me from loneliness. You have arranged every person I meet and replaced it with new ones when some need to part from the phase every now and then.

I thank you.

Goodnight heavens, I will ganbarimasu and genki da itsumo!

Kings of Convenience

It was a stormy night, but the fans are most comfortable. Held in Bentley's Auditorium, an empty hall with carpet hall and good that keeps the sound warm and just nice. No chairs. To me, it is like a mini woodstock held indoors where carpets are like grass where fans can sit down or just stand up and cheers. Kings of Convenience are finally here. I have been waiting for them to come since I heard them 5 years back. WOW!
The best part is their vocals are so warm on CD and hearing their vocals live is like wrapping yourself with a warm blanket on a cold night. Quite a number of songs from the new album which I have not heard before but also quite a number from the old ones. Hearing 'homesick' live nearly made me cry. So much flashback from my hostel years, where I would play it late at night while I blog. However, it would be complete if I could hear Manhattan Skyline too that night. The band is tight along with their sound engineer who does most magic on the sound that night. Creating great dynamics.
The crowd is amazing too. I have never knew most Malaysian would know them. And for once, crowd that sang and clap back is perfectly in synch with the performance. None were terribly off pitch and beat. When they sang along as backup prod by the duo, feels like a mini choir downstage. The feeling is great :) I cant wait to see them back again.

Not to mention, the opening act Tender Fist, local group that plays electronica type of music, makes it so euphoric. They did a short collaboration with KOC too, which was brilliant when they sang 'Rather Dance With You'. Too happy to be there to hear Kings of Convenience life. Thanks to Sash and Ian which I drag along. Met some old friends too and 'The Smile" that I havent seen for years. Credits to Michelle for the pics I used here, not for commercial purpose btw if u happen to stumble here :) hope u dun mind.
To round up the night, the tom yam from the mamak below the tattoo place that I crave for after concert! And also finally I have tried the PIzza Cone Day. Fantastico Sunday :)