The Quest for Health

Nothing On You Shiggashay Remix feat Inch Chua

2010-05-03T23:16:00.001+08:00

Some mad talent from my home boy ShiggaShay, mad support bro! :)

Nothin' On You (Feat. Inch Chua).m4a (5576 KB)

The Bedroom Studio Project - The Plan

2010-05-03T22:13:00.001+08:00

I'm usually more of an executor rather than a planner but it's pretty crucial at this point for me to take the planning role in order to cut down costs and also to spend unnecessarily.

Gotten down to floor planning and scouting for possible new furniture and equipment needed to make things work around here..

Pretty much figured I'll have to start with a fresh coat of paint and basic wall fixing followed by the placement of my desk and work space. Following that would be the sound treatment which is a major pain! Oh well here goes !!

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The Bedroom Studio Project - Feng Shui

2010-05-02T18:23:00.001+08:00

Some Chain of thoughts in my research process to create my bedroom studio includes practical (room acoustics), aesthetic (interior design) and spiritual (feng shui).

I chance upon this article about fengshui here and i thought i make a mental note on it! The Link is at the bottom and I am sure it helps me creatively! Here's the link at the bottom.

http://fengshui.about.com/od/fengshuiforcareergrowth/qt/fengshuiartists.htm

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The feng shui of a creative process - be it painting, writing music or writing a book - always implies making space for that which is not here yet. In other words, it is like the birth of a baby - highly expected, painful, powerful and chaotic at the same time.

How do you create the best feng shui space to support your creativity? Contrary to the popular belief about feng shui, an ideal feng shui space is not the Zen-looking serene space. The ideal feng shui space is the space that has the best feng shui energy to support a specific activity intended for that space. For example, if you are applying feng shui for your meditation & yoga room, then yes, you are looking to evoke as much feng shui serene, peaceful energy as possible. However, if you are designing your creative studio, you are looking for a different energy, a vibrant feng shui energy to support the flow of your creativity.

Just like music, the same with feng shui energy - there are times when we need to listen to relaxing, soothing sounds, and then there are times when color-full jazz is the best way to go.

The ideal feng shui planning of a creative space will be able to hold both rhythms, because the creative process has both rhythms - the germination/dreaming/planning time and the actual manifestation time.

Before you focus on attracting the best feng shui energy into your creative studio, answer these questions:

What is the main energy I want in this space, what specific activity is this space intended for?
What works best for me and how do I need to feel in order to perform well this activity?

For example, my work consist of two main activities - I consult for clients and I write. The creative part of my feng shui work is to constantly come up with new, fresh ideas in applying traditional feng shui for my clients' spaces; as well as write articles on various modern applications of classical feng shui. I love clean, calming colors and shapes, and I also absolutely love bright colors! So, the "backbone" of my home office - the wall color, the office furniture, the seating area - is all white colors, which create sort of a clean, white canvas feeling of a beginner's mind, so to speak. The second layer, though, is full of color and movement - I have beautiful, vibrant art with bright colors, as well as a whole wall with various bright and inspiring images/clipping from magazines, ideas, specific words, etc.

My main desk surface has to always be clean; the other, lower desk surfaces usually hold a variety of current materials and projects I am working on. I have a very clear system of storing my files and I keep in view only the current ones. All the tools I need on a daily basis are in clear proximity. My office space has big windows and glass doors, thus a lot of natural light coming in; I also have many aromatic herbs and plants on my patio, along with unique natural crystalsformations. This set-up brings a vibrant, fresh energy that helps me replenish my own energy when I take short breaks from work.

Clutter in feng shui is defined as items that you have not used for a long time, and do not actually need. No matter chaotically arranged all over the space, or blocking just one corner - the energy that is created by clutter is blocking the feng shui energy flow, thus draining energy from you.

Personally, I can be Ok with files, photos, floor plans, notes all over my working space for a couple days while I am busy working on a big project; it is a creative mess, so to speak, that is inevitable, and actually very helpful, while working. However, once I am done with the project or am moving to its next stage, all the materials get filed promptly. I cannot work or create in a sterile environment, but I also cannot stand clutter.

Please note that the creative tools you need, no matter how many or how you arrange them, are not clutter. You might have a very busy studio space, however, that does not mean that your studio is cluttered. If you do have a small space, though, clear organization is crucial to maintain the feng shui flow of creative energy.

To attract the best feng shui energy for your creative studio apply these basic feng shui tips:

Have elements from nature (plants, natural light, rocks from the beach, etc.)
Bring strong blocks of color and movement (art, music, small fountain, etc.)
Display representation of your successful projects.
Clearly organize all the tools you need.
Create a clearly defined "no-rules" area. Make it as big or as small as your space allows and let it contain various items you deem necessary with no restrictions. The only rule, though, is to revise and clean this area at regular intervals that work for you - be it every week, every day or every month.

To sum it up, the feng shui of a creative space will evoke the same energy that describes the creative process - the balance between the quiet energy of dreaming/germination and the full bloom of active, strong manifestation. By applying basic feng shui tips and guidelines, you will strenghten the feng shui flow of creative energy and create a feng shui space to support, as well as promote, your brilliant creativity!

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The Bedroom Studio Project

2010-05-01T17:51:00.001+08:00

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Bedroom Studio Project Part I.m4v (16076 KB)

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Blue Suede Shoes

2010-04-28T17:10:00.001+08:00

Its my last week with royalefam and it has been one hell of a journey for me this far.

Thinking of which, all the lessons I've ever learnt here has proved valuable be it simple skills such as basic photography, photoshop, working with youtube, social medias like twitter, facebook, working with logistics, building relations with people, handling the back end of the web-store, handling the front end of the web-store, packaging, handling customers enquiries, troubleshooting random stuff, experiencing difficult situations with my bro, working with Eileen , Raymond and now Derek, finding out how to get things done with Jon and Jason, to pretty much bigger issues like what is and what is not working with my life, What is my purpose on earth, What is my passion, what do I really want to do, handling unresolved issues, dealing with consequences, etc. probably stuff that I will take years to learn on my own has been accelerated here.

Well, just recently, I saw a twit from @dutyfreesins (Eileen) which really caught my attention and it was "Don't let dreams be dreams" or something along that line, its something that really resonates with me this far. We all have dreams but how many of us dare take an action and step into it? Sure I have lots of considerations and fear and shit like that but I learn to choose my own life. Cause its my life and nobody should tell me what I can or cannot do. Only I can.

Like the lyrics to the song Blue Suede Shoes

"You can knock me down, step on my face

Slam my name all over the place
Do anything that you're going to do
But uh uh honey lay off of my shoes

But don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes"

I guess we could say whatever we want but ultimately we all have our own dreams and nothing should stop us from achieving it. Its funny how literal I actually did up a pair of blue suede shoes for myself on my old pair of clarks dessert boots! There was initially 2 holes and we custom made another 2 holes so that the lacing system is more fuller and it does look damn professional for sure! Its gonna be my producer shoes! :)

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Life

2010-04-27T21:01:00.001+08:00

Do not let anybody tell you what to do with your life! Cause it's your life you are living, not anybody elses

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Room Acoustics

2010-04-27T08:36:00.001+08:00

So I was walking in adelphi and came across all the high end stores up and turns out that if i wanna treat my room
Acoustically, it would cost me about $3k approximate, well of course that's all about being aesthetically pleasing which is important no doubt.

Truth is I have what I have and I have to make the best of it with the lowest cost possible! The problem with my room is that it's small and cramp and. The sound tend to reflect all aroud easily. It's true what they say, buy the best speakers and it will still sound like crap in a untreated room.

I just had a brilliant idea of a temporary solution! Since mass is needed to be a better absorbant , what if I raise up my bed and make it lean against the wall would the sound be absorbed better as oppose to nothing being done ??

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How to Love Life

2010-04-26T21:04:00.001+08:00

Be optimistic. Think of life in the best way possible, look at the glass as half full, and find the better side of every situation. You would be amazed at how much more there is to life than the negative.

Live every moment to the fullest. Don't waste a single second being sad, bored, or lonely. Get out there and dance, and sing as if no one was around. You never know how much longer you have to do so.

Be selfless. Give more than you receive, and share with others. Do less for yourself, and more for the people around you. Also when you do the right thing you get a fantastic feeling inside.

Laugh often. This is possibly the most important point in this how-to guide. Laughter is the number one most important thing in life. Laugh much, and smile often.

Live in the present. Forget about the past, as there is nothing you can do about it. Don't worry about the future, as what is to come is to come, and if you forget to live in the moment, you would be surprised at how quickly time can slip.

Be yourself. Live up to your own standards, not anyone else's. Who cares what others think about you? Who cares if you can't sing, can't dance, or if your clothes don't match. Do what you want to do, and be who you want to be.

Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the key to unlocking your own happiness and joy. If others notice your kindness, they will gratefully return it. Make as many close friends as you can, and help them when they are down, as you never know when you will need them to catch you.

Stand there. At times just standing somewhere peaceful and quiet and thinking about what you have achieved, are about to achieve, or even want to achieve; It will hit you... a feeling of the utmost respect for life.

Do what you enjoy. If you have always wanted to learn something, or feel like improving on something you already do, go for it! Don't let anyone stop you from doing what you love, and if you feel comfortable doing it then don't hold back. If you do, you're going to regret it.

Encourage others to love life. If you have followed the above steps above you are on your way to living a better life, now start to encourage others around you to also love life and spread your message.

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Sonnet

2010-04-26T00:26:00.001+08:00

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Haha I'm mouthing to the lyrics of sonnet by the verve !! Sure brings back memories !!

The Quest for Health

Nothing On You Shiggashay Remix feat Inch Chua

The Bedroom Studio Project - The Plan

The Bedroom Studio Project - Feng Shui

The Bedroom Studio Project

Blue Suede Shoes

Life

Do not let anybody tell you what to do with your life! Cause it's your life you are living, not anybody elses

Room Acoustics

How to Love Life

Sonnet

KRK ROKIT SERIES VS YAMAHA HS80M

Epiphone Les Paul Ultra II For Sale

Toxic Breath (Britney Bootleg by Example)

Sexton Blake

Pimping my Dessert Boots

Untitled

Won't Go Quietly by Example

Alastair MacLennan

Yanru Revisits

Weird Dream

How To Produce A Track in a Nutshell

The Hand Burger

Wonderwall (Mastered)

Hotel Room Service

Xmen VS Street Fighter

Meeting with Kurt from Clash the Disco Kids

Photostudio App

What it takes to be a Music Producer.

4D : Derren Brown Stunt

DJ Raymond

Sorry

Wasted Youth and a fistful of ideas.

Autum

Record Makers Birthday Music Video

Saving Agent Andy

IPPT 23rd MARCH 1700hrs

Memphis Belle Betaphats

Morning Train

The Wishlist

Feel Good ((tags: betaphats $)

Rap Battle College Humor

Ryan Leslie's Diamond Girl

Lady Gaga's Telephone Alphabeat Remix

Sexton Blake CD

All I Do Is Win

iStalin

Daisy

New Hard Disk

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Tik Tok Attempt.

Tik Tok Remix

My Shoe Collection

Logic : Abelton

Inquisitve SUPERMIX 24

Takahayashi Vans

Axiom 61 (Finally)

Pepper

Touched

Snowball

Dr. Martens Dessert Boots

24 Hour Karate School

Gambit

Chinese New Year

Spring Cleaning (Finally)

Presley Meets His Hommie

Running High

Lasalle

Malaysia Truly Asia

Mix Master B

Mi Casa Su Casa

Wutang VS Beatles

Reeldirector + Hollywood FX

CinemaFX

Mr 305 ((nogallery))

Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better and 1901 in Vancouver

Rick.exe

Jermaine stewart we don't have to take our clothes off.

Katerine - Ayo Technology

Rockstars