BGT 2009 Episode 4

Another batch of incredible performers.

Jamie Pugh, singer
http://talent.itv.com/videos/video/item_200145.htm
He's a van driver by day, pizza delivery man by night. But he's got a huge talent that has been hidden within him all his life because of his chronic stage fright. Tonight, he's out to conquer his fear to try to fulfil his dream. And his performance was really amazing. No singing background, no performing experience, and he's just an ordinary bloke. He sang so beautifully with so much raw emotion. I thought it was better than Susan Boyle in a sense. As Piers said, there can be only 2 responses to this. Either you shed a tear, or you nearly shed a tear.


Sue Son, electrical violinist
http://talent.itv.com/videos/video/item_200142.htm
Sue initially auditioned with her best friend Janine for the BGT. But the act was very badly received. I didn't think it was any good either. It was like what Amanda said-- 2 different pieces played together at the same time. It just didn't sound right. But Simon saw potential in Sue and asked her if she would come back to audition again as a soloist. After much thought and encouragement from the audience, she said yes!

The question in everyone's minds was, would you have ditched your best friend to seek glory on your own?

It's a tough decision, but I would've done the same too. Dreams are a lifelong thing. This may be Sue's one and only chance to make it big, and if she doesn't do it because of "loyalty" to her friend, then she may have to live with regret for her whole life. Besides, Janine would've probably done the same if she were in her position as well--except that she's not.

I believe that if Janine is truly her best friend then she should wish her all the best and encourage her and all, instead of being sour grapes. That said, I can also kinda understand how she feels. Composing the semi-classical piece and seeming to take charge of the duo, but in the end, the judges were only interested in her friend.

Some people say friendship is more important than anything. But if friends can't even support each other in what they do, then how can you even call this friendship? THIS is friendship. It means to understand your friend's position and support her in her decision. It means not standing in the way of her success but wishing her the best. It wasn't like Sue forfeited their friendship anyway. She was just trying to seek an opportunity presented to her.

That's the way I see it. Go~ Sue! Hope you get into Top 40s.

More BGT

Yay this season's BGT rocks!!!

Just somemore of my faves...

Diversity

I think it's way better than Flawless. As Simon put it so rightly,"I've never seen dance so imaginative, so creative, so entertaining..." I can't agree more!

Also see Julian Smith... soprano saxophonist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz8BvSiop5Q

Forgot to embed it in the last post.. now embedding disabled liao... Anyways, he's got such amazing talent. Totally in the ranks of Kenny G. I can listen to him all day!

Think BGT season 3 got much more talent than the previous 2 eh?

My current vote as follows:
1) Shaheen Jarfargholi
2) Julian Smith
3) Susan Boyle
4) Diversity
5) Flawless

Some of my fave jokers (some actually got in though >_<), search
Mama Trish
Singing Souls
Andy Demetriou
The Dance King
DJ Talent

Nice Videos

Study break! Watch some nice videos... ^__^

This happened at NUS a few hours ago... Too bad I missed it! (@ Engineering block com lab now...)





Also see
Susan Boyle, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3qvCJNSwSM
and
Flawless, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKjrnUAh8Lk

I am now an aunt!

I'm delighted to welcome a new addition to my family, Rachel Lau Shu En. Born on 2nd April 2009 at 5.35pm. =D

Rachel, meaning Lamb of God. Shu En, meaning gentle and kind. =)

Argh I can't get enough of her. I think I can look at her all day and feel like the happiest person on earth. haha. =P Sis had a pretty tough labour though. She had to stay an extra day at the hospital as her body was too weak. =( But at least it was a normal delivery and both mother and child are now happy and healthy. =)

On a side note, I'm glad all projects are finally over and I can resume a normal, healthier lifestyle. It's been an extremely tough semester so I'm really looking forward to my last day of school tomorrow. For the first time in my life, I'm actually looking forward to studying for exams... to study marathons with Kh and Jf and table tennis thereafter. Hopefully can get Mc to join us this year. Hah.

Kh had a pretty crazy semester as well. The first half of his engineering course was all theory, theory and more theory. This sem I actually got to see him do some practical work. Was thoroughly impressed with his little "mini project".

All this complex little breadboard does is to calculate whether you have won or lost in a dart game given a set of probabilities. zzz...

So anyways, before I forget, I'll post a few pics of my group outing/meeting to Botanic Gardens and Vivocity to film an ad for our product, Sony Alpha 350. It's been long overdue and William kept bugging me to send them to him. =.=

Just a few pics for remembrance. The rest... let's just say I'm too ashamed of my lack of skills to show...

Mum Rocks

I love my mum dearly.

She didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, but what I needed to hear. It was really comforting to have someone to remind me of how real the spiritual world is.

I sought God out in the quietness of my room, and amazingly received a message from Him despite my constant disobedience. It came in the form of Psalm 16 which I had coincidentally highlighted many years ago.

Psalm 16

1 Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge.

2 I said to the Lord,"You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing."

3 As for the saints who are in the land,
they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.

4 The sorrows of those will increase
who run after other gods.
I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips.

5 Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup;
you have made my lot secure.

6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.

7 I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.

8 I have set the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,

10 because you will not abandon me to the grave
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.

11 You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.


I just thought this is so in line with my thoughts. Admist all the awfully crude things said about me, I forgive, and I find joy in Christ my Lord. Yet I will humble myself and pray, continuing to ask God for His wisdom to do what is right and good, to shine in His likeness, and become overcomers in Christ.

Fighting the spirtual war. Because the world is only temporary.