...wild roses.. made beautiful in time...

No more chains ~ Nichole Nordeman

how did i get locked up inside?
what's this that renders me paralyzed?
i lost myself in small pieces
it happened over time
i traded love for a heavy chain
another link every other day
i pulled it up and down a mountain
it made me want to say...

no more chains
no more chains big and small, watch them fall away
no more chains

i wonder now if the choice was mine
the door was open, i walked inside
nobody had my arm twisted
nobody made me stay
the face of freedom can show up small
a tiny crack in a prison wall
a song that rises up from silence ...
i should let you give me wings...
i should let you set me free...

for you, best friend.. (and anyone else going through a tough time) the light is at the end of the tunnel :)
p.s. i miss toronto... although gotta say.. ktown is my home now =( haahah

mr. robotics

So this is a windup toy that I got in Hong Kong two years ago... while out on the streets shopping with Linc & Sam Wong. It's one of my favourite toys, cause when wound up, it does some pretty "jivin" and "hip" moves. In a more abstract view, a robot pertains to what I've learnt in the past term (thus far.. and nearing its' end).
I've realized how mechanical and routine my typical day has become... it usually consists of the usual events.
1) get up in the morning & get ready for class
2) go to classes
3) go to the library after classes are finished
4) go home and get ready for bed
.... then there are the times when I can throw in a breakfast/lunch/supper where it can fit... plus seeing friends and going to choir.. etc...etc... POINT IS, I'm ready for God to SHAKE IT UP!! I don't want to just live my life mundane-ly...and so, HERE I COME DISCIPLESHIP! and I'M READYYYYYYYY to ROCK n ROLL!
In light of the Rock n Roll comment I just made and stemming back to the Mr. Robotic theme... I MUST say that the music class I'm taking this semester (MUSC171) is DEFINITELY a MUST TAKE course!!! I've realized that it's helped me to appreciate and enjoy different genres of music that I would've NEVER envisioned myself to listen to. I have a newfound respect and liking for Rock bands. Not so much the Punk Bands (eg : Sex Pistols, The Ramones) due to the fact that they, in my opinion, lack in technical musicianship and stems only from Angst and Emotions. Instead, I'm liking the sounds and techniques of Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, and even Hard Metal (eg: Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Metallica and Led Zeppelin). Not to say that music should be void of emotion driven "power", but I do enjoy the virtuosic guitar solos, the crazy drumminggggg and the complex musical structures (not just straight 4 count bars... but changes in time signatures)... and let's not forget those EXCELLENT RIFFS associated with techniques and abilites of the trained ear (and fingers =))... but yah, to make it simple : I'm a big music geek and I want to learn more about 20th century music!!! haahah not to mention that *gasp* : Rock n Roll stems from early Country & Blues while Rap is in association with Disco... cool non ? hahah
Anyways, I hope you like my friend, Mr. Robotics... he can teach you a few moves =)

Ro(boti)ck On.. tee hee..
~ v.