Well rested
I've been trying to regulate my body clock back to that of a normal person's (i.e sleeping when the rest of singapore is asleep and waking up when CNA is showing on Channel 5 instead of the other way round), so I've been falling asleep pretty early these days. The fact that most of my friends are working and schooling, leaving me with pretty much no life, help too.
Slept early again last night and woke up at 7 am, pleasantly well-rested. Had a really vivid dream which brought a smile to my lips. In my dream, I was walking by this small little 2nd hand car show room near Commonwealth after lunch with Jan. Came across this pretty old 2 seater car which was surprisingly roomy. The bigger surprise was the price tag attached to it - only $360 a month. What brought a smile to my face was how much I wanted that car in my dream. I remember kneeling down, scrutinising the car from every single angle, asking Heyi down to check out the engine and other parts for me, making plans to paint the old streptonic sports coupe a fiery red in JB. I remember in the dream, I ran home immediately to make a bargain with my mum - that if I managed to graduate, she should put a downpayment on that particular car as a graduation gift in return for me never once receiving a reward of any sort for doing well in school. I remember clearly how my friends' parents promised them rewards like "I'll give you $200 for each A you score in the O Levels" (ST), "I'll reward you with $100 with each A you score" (JT) and "If you do well in your O levels, I'll take you to Europe for a holiday" (JC) [I've included their initials behind their respective rewards to prove that I wasn't kidding]. Me? After I came home with my results (Hey mum, 6 points. I've been awarded a scholarship to RJC) and told her that I was going out with my friends to celebrate by having dinner before hitting the clubs, she went "Ok. Here's some money for you to spend". And passed me $50.
But that dream brought such a smile to my face because it felt so real. I can still smell the leather of the seats, remember thinking that I needed to change the stereo set in the car, even smell the air freshener that the previous owner had left in it.
Speaking of enjoying the little pleasures in life, I've started listening to the radio again. I'm now pleasantly surprised to realise that songs I once loved have now been relegated to Gold 90.5 FM and that they're being played non stop come late nights. The songs being played certainly brough a smile to my lips ("When I was young, I listened to the radio, waiting for my favourite songs. When they played, I'd sing along - they made me smile") as I recalled with great fondness where I was the first time I'd ever heard the song being played. There is something awfully comfortable about sitting in Jan's car late at night, going down the AYE with little traffic, with the cool air conditioning blowing in your face and listening to these old favourites play softly in the background. To my friends, I honestly want the best for you too and hope that someday, you too can experience the pure tranquility of listening to a song that just speaks out to you while the the passing lights cast soft shadows on your face as you inhale that sweet, sweet taste of cigarette smoke, all mixed up with the cool wind on your face. Sometimes, the best things in life are truly free.
Love can't you see i'm alone
Can't you give this fool a chance
A little love is all i ask - a little kindness
In the night
Please don't leave me behind
No - don't tell me love is blind
A little love is all i ask and that is all
Oh love i've been searching so long
I've been searching high'n'low
A little love is all i ask - a little sadness
When you're gone
Maybe you need a friend
Only please don't let's pretend
A little love is all i ask and that is all
I wanna spread my wings - but i just can't fly
As a string of pearls and pretty girls go sailing by
Ocean deep - i'm so afraid to show my feelings
I have sailed a million ceilings - in my -
Solitary room
Ocean deep - will i ever find a lover
Maybe she has found another
And as i cry myself to sleep
I know this love of mine i'll keep - ocean deep
Love can't you hear when i call
Can't you hear a word i say
A little love is all i ask
A little feeling when we touch
Why am i still alone?
I've got a heart without a home
A little love is all i ask - and that is all
I wanna spread my wings - but i just can't fly
As a string of pearls and pretty girls go sailing by
Ocean deep - i'm so afraid to show my feelings
I have sailed a million ceilings - in my -
Solitary room
Ocean deep - will i ever find a lover
Maybe she has found another
And as i cry myself to sleep
I know this love of mine i'll keep - ocean deep
I'm so lonely lonely lonely...
Maybe..
- Ocean Deep, Cliff Richard
Slept early again last night and woke up at 7 am, pleasantly well-rested. Had a really vivid dream which brought a smile to my lips. In my dream, I was walking by this small little 2nd hand car show room near Commonwealth after lunch with Jan. Came across this pretty old 2 seater car which was surprisingly roomy. The bigger surprise was the price tag attached to it - only $360 a month. What brought a smile to my face was how much I wanted that car in my dream. I remember kneeling down, scrutinising the car from every single angle, asking Heyi down to check out the engine and other parts for me, making plans to paint the old streptonic sports coupe a fiery red in JB. I remember in the dream, I ran home immediately to make a bargain with my mum - that if I managed to graduate, she should put a downpayment on that particular car as a graduation gift in return for me never once receiving a reward of any sort for doing well in school. I remember clearly how my friends' parents promised them rewards like "I'll give you $200 for each A you score in the O Levels" (ST), "I'll reward you with $100 with each A you score" (JT) and "If you do well in your O levels, I'll take you to Europe for a holiday" (JC) [I've included their initials behind their respective rewards to prove that I wasn't kidding]. Me? After I came home with my results (Hey mum, 6 points. I've been awarded a scholarship to RJC) and told her that I was going out with my friends to celebrate by having dinner before hitting the clubs, she went "Ok. Here's some money for you to spend". And passed me $50.
But that dream brought such a smile to my face because it felt so real. I can still smell the leather of the seats, remember thinking that I needed to change the stereo set in the car, even smell the air freshener that the previous owner had left in it.
Speaking of enjoying the little pleasures in life, I've started listening to the radio again. I'm now pleasantly surprised to realise that songs I once loved have now been relegated to Gold 90.5 FM and that they're being played non stop come late nights. The songs being played certainly brough a smile to my lips ("When I was young, I listened to the radio, waiting for my favourite songs. When they played, I'd sing along - they made me smile") as I recalled with great fondness where I was the first time I'd ever heard the song being played. There is something awfully comfortable about sitting in Jan's car late at night, going down the AYE with little traffic, with the cool air conditioning blowing in your face and listening to these old favourites play softly in the background. To my friends, I honestly want the best for you too and hope that someday, you too can experience the pure tranquility of listening to a song that just speaks out to you while the the passing lights cast soft shadows on your face as you inhale that sweet, sweet taste of cigarette smoke, all mixed up with the cool wind on your face. Sometimes, the best things in life are truly free.
Love can't you see i'm alone
Can't you give this fool a chance
A little love is all i ask - a little kindness
In the night
Please don't leave me behind
No - don't tell me love is blind
A little love is all i ask and that is all
Oh love i've been searching so long
I've been searching high'n'low
A little love is all i ask - a little sadness
When you're gone
Maybe you need a friend
Only please don't let's pretend
A little love is all i ask and that is all
I wanna spread my wings - but i just can't fly
As a string of pearls and pretty girls go sailing by
Ocean deep - i'm so afraid to show my feelings
I have sailed a million ceilings - in my -
Solitary room
Ocean deep - will i ever find a lover
Maybe she has found another
And as i cry myself to sleep
I know this love of mine i'll keep - ocean deep
Love can't you hear when i call
Can't you hear a word i say
A little love is all i ask
A little feeling when we touch
Why am i still alone?
I've got a heart without a home
A little love is all i ask - and that is all
I wanna spread my wings - but i just can't fly
As a string of pearls and pretty girls go sailing by
Ocean deep - i'm so afraid to show my feelings
I have sailed a million ceilings - in my -
Solitary room
Ocean deep - will i ever find a lover
Maybe she has found another
And as i cry myself to sleep
I know this love of mine i'll keep - ocean deep
I'm so lonely lonely lonely...
Maybe..
- Ocean Deep, Cliff Richard
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