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| My first ramble.
Got to Japan yesterday. Instantly felt at home. Not sure if it's just Tokyo...but you know that feeling when you feel the city alive beneath your feet...like it's pulse is coursing through your veins? That's what it felt like yesterday...just one foot in Akasaka was all it took to bring back all the memories of last year. Roppongi hasn't changed and the staff at the hotel haven't changed...much. Some left, some got promoted but mostly there. It's so cool walking into a hotel knowing that the smile the staff give you ( esp in Japan) isn't a fake smile. I went out with my dad's best friend and a Korean friend of his whom I met last year as well. She juuuust had plastic surgery...and both us boys were like...you looked better before. All the Koreans...wow..never thought I'd see it first hand...she just had cheek bones done 1 week ago. Went to the sushi place we used to go to...Maggie you'll remember...it's the same place we went with that charismatic chef...one thing about Japanese people is that they're probably hard to get close to..but once you strike a connection, you're set for life. They'll never forget you. This guy...I had so much fun with him last night...he did so much more than just serve me sushi. Afterwards we hit up the bar I used to play the drums at. I was tired..and I had a cough...so...stupidly I said,"I'm tired, and a little sick, so I won't play the drums tonight but I'll sing a little bit." First song the owner asks me to sing? What a Difference a Day Makes. Then this band of people who all work for Deloitte storm into the joint...it was fun watching them and singing with them as well...kinda joined in and all. Made some friends that night too so that was good. Couldn't sleep though. I don't know what it was...weird feeling...just couldn't sleep. Just finished lunch with the Residential Manager of the hotel...was really nice seeing him again since we're both originally from HK, although he's Australian, and he's called Mark. The only difference is that he's gay...brilliant guy. Now for the gym me thinks...gotta buy some Thank You cards...sake for my friend whose birthday it is tomorrow...should be good.
Just felt like blogging today I suppose, perhaps it's because I'm in a foreign country?? Doesn't feel foreign...and certainly won't be after 4 months time!
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| I'm taking singing lessons..using the song I posted last time as a template. He said to me...Kenny you've got the technique down...now I want you to work on your emotional side. He asked me...Kenny have you ever been in love? I said yes. He asked me...have you ever broken up? I said yes...told him about things a little bit. Then he said...I want you to visualize her when you sing...I'm thinking to myself...shit...
this is going to be one powerful song...but it's the reason I picked it in the first place anyway.
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| Let's start not so old...haha. This song brings back memories...first heard it when my dad bought Luther's DVD, he then signed it to me and it fell into my possession. I took it to Penn and well...danced to it with a very special person...and kissed her for the first time to it! I promised to sing this song at my father's 80th birthday...and as I think about the lyrics...they mean more and more to me as time goes by...it's amazing..
Luther Vandross - A House Is Not A Home
A chair is still a chair, even when there's no one sittin' there
But a chair is not a house and a house is not a home
When there's no one there to hold you tight
And no one there you can kiss goodnight
A room is a still a room, even when there's nothin' there but gloom
But a room is not a house and a house is not a home
When the two of us are far apart
And one of us has a broken heart
Now and then I call your name
And suddenly your face appears
But it's just a crazy game
When it ends, it ends in tears
Pretty little darling, have a heart, don't let one mistake keep us apart
I'm not meant to live alone, turn this house into a home
When I climb the stairs and turn the key
Oh, please be there, sayin' that you're still in love with me, yeah...
I'm not meant to live alone, turn this house into a home
When I climb the stairs and turn the key
Oh, please be there, still in love
I said still in love
Still in love with me...yeah...
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| What has this place been? A few book reviews...a few movies maybe...1 cd id I recall...haha..that was Earth Wind and Fire...wicked band. Sigh...I want to say so many things to some people...but I'm bad...apparently at getting to the point. Personally I think that not getting to the point...can be annoying I suppose...but I wouldn't have it any other way...I think I can learn how to get to the point..but who likes a person who just speaks straight all the time. How can you be romantic for one?? Romantics don't break things down...point 1, hey I like you? But anyhow...I think it's time for some change don't you think? Recently I was told that I read into things too much...but I do...I suppose I believe everything has some significance and is linked...however small..perhaps someone was thinking of someone...or the reason they liked something was because of something else? Lyrics...some people still get them right...but the stuff my parents listened to...those words were so good. I was telling Maggie how I was sitting at my neighbour's house..minding my own business with cards, green tea and Rod Stewart playing in the background. So...for a change I'm going to pick a song that suits my mood...probably pretty often...and I hope those of you that chance by my xanga..will take the time and listen. Please do read into the lyrics. For someone like me who can't get to the point..these guys to it so elegantly.
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| So after the last book...great...but heavy stuff to be reading about on holiday in Spain with your sis don't you think? She on the other hand...PG Wodehouse...man I missed his stuff! One of the best modern English writers and so so funny! Totally brought me back to my first year at Winchester when I picked "The Code of Woosters" to read from the first year reading list! Great dialogue, wit, characters so unique and a main character with whom you just fall in love with! That's what it's like with Edwardian folk...their outlook on life is generally very happy. This book was such a great read...I'm seriously considering going on a PG Wodehouse...what's the word Jeeves? Rampage? Rampage it is then!
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