Need Your Love

listening to Need Your Love, new single from The Temper Trap.

Their new album is coming out soon! May 18.

love the catchy beat of this song.
It's infectious.

"There's no resting in my heart..."

On my playlist

Where you invest
your love, 
you invest your 
life.


 1. Awake My Soul - Mumford and Sons

2. Marching On - One Republic

Happy Tuesday!! =)

Much Love Monday: Impromptu Beach Day

 Cottesloe Beach, Perth, W.A

 April's inspiring project, leaving little quote-notes around at random places in Perth!

Over the weekend, i went to the beach twice with my friend, April. She loves the beach, the ocean & the sun. 

We were walking along Cottesloe beach after lunch and i said that i don't recall when i last ran into the sea and just get soaking wet. I thought to myself, one of these days maybe. 

On Sunday arvo, she texted me if i would like to join her at the beach. Same place as before. 

I thought, ''hmm...why not. I'll just slip on my swimwear and go."

The breathtaking sight of the ocean was just mesmerizing. It was thrilling fun to wait for the big waves and get carried away. Got myself soaking wet but it was worth the fun.

Then we found a spot on the beach and we read our books & chatted about books & movies we like.

Before we knew it, it was near 5pm, time to say goodbye. 

We might not see each other again as she'll be leaving Perth soon but it was really nice knowing her.

here's a perfect song to go with that summer jolly feeling. 

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11 random things on 11.11.11

Playing with iPhone screenshot to capture 11.11.11

Finished night shift at 07:30am. Slept for 3 hours. oh dear...

What did I buy today? - brown sugar. Going to bake this weekend!

Emo-ing to James Morrison's new song 'I won't let you go' on youtube.

Watch this video - 'A year in New York'

Cute illustration over here.

Nice print design on totebags via pinterest.

Smart eco-friendly idea - water bottle cookie package over here.

A recent flickr favourite - Today felt like it's new year to me. lol!

meeting a new friend tomorrow at the Beaufort Street Festival. yay!

Was at the 'Turning on the Christmas Lights' family event in city tonight. The city was illuminated. 

Can't believe it's coming to the end of 2011 soon!! eeep!

Check out more pictures over at Perth 2011 photo set.

Music Monday ♫ Sink N' Swim

 The lyrics of this uplifting song caught my attention when i heard it on radio while driving.

it reminds me that we all have times when we are feeling helpless & slowly sinking in our misery. But there will always be a ray of  hope. And we will swim on. Pressing on with Hope & Joy.

" I was,

A tender reed

Bent in the wind

And then the storm passed

And you helped me stand upright again "

I also enjoy listening to Plumb's other awesome songs like "in My arms', 'Real Life Fairytale', 'Hang On' & 'Cut'.

I lost it all

You got it back

Believed in me

When I gave up on myself again

A sudden rain

Revealed your face

I knew right then

No matter where I go I'd

Have your hand to hold

We will sink and

We will swim

'Til the ocean turns to sand

We will laugh

We will cry

'Til there's no more breath inside

Cause we will sink

We will swim

I was,

A tender reed

Bent in the wind

And then the storm passed

And you helped me stand upright again

So here we are

Nothing to lose

So take my hand

We'll jump right in

The water's warm

Its time to live

We will sink and

We will swim

'Til the ocean turns to sand

We will laugh

We will cry

'Til there's no more breath inside

Cause we will sink

We will swim

It doesn't rain

For nothing

It will shine

For you

Music soothes

soothing and uplifting music by Carly Comando.

click this playlist

Everyday*

Cordelia's Lullaby

Bear

Chain Reaction

*Carly dedicated this song, Everyday to Noah Kalina whose video inspired her.

It's amazing what music can do to you.

Happy Thursday. May you feel alive today.

Music Monday ♫ This is the Stuff!

a bit of the Lyrics:

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessedThis is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

A new single from Francesca Battistelli,  This is the Stuff has a catchy lively summery beat, somewhat liberating...and the phrase 'In the middle of my little mess...I forget how big I'm blessed...' caught my attention as i listened to it on Sonshine.fm 98.5. It reminds me of looking up to God and not focus on my own little world, to see the bigger picture that i'm in. To know that my God is so Big & His love endures forever. His love never changes. He is the Only One I can put my trust in.

There you go, This is The Stuff! A lovely bubbly tune to kickstart your week ahead! Have a Creative one!

Music Monday ♫

Martin Solveig & Dragonette - Hello

Music Monday:
Just want to share a new song i've heard recently. 'Hello'. First heard this cute catchy song on nova 93.7fm. Heard it on radio again yesterday and it got my attention so I went googling for 'I just came to say hello'.

'Hello' by Martin Solveig, a french DJ featuring Dragonette who basically sang the whole song 'Hello'. The music video is a tennis match episode 1 starring Bob Sinclar, Novak Djokovic which i think is pretty cool. They also have another song called Boys & Girls which has a digital style.


What do you think about this song?


'Hello' Lyrics:

I could stick around and get along with you
Hello
It doesn't really mean that I'm into you
Hello

You're alright but I'm here darling to enjoy the party
Don't get too excited 'cuz thats all you'll get from me
Hey

Yeah I think you're cute but really you should know
I just came to say hello
Hello
Hello
Hel-o-o-o-o

I'm not the kinda girl who'd get messed up with you
Hello
I'ma let you try to convince me to
Hello

It's alright I'm getting dizzy just enjoy the party
It's OK with me if you don't have that much to say
Hey

Kinda like this thing but there's something you should know
I just came to say hello
Hello

Hey...



Martin Solveig



All i want for Christmas...

i wish i could post everyday but hey, sometimes life gets in the way...
It's the Last & also perhaps the busiest month of 2010!

It's Christmas Season so here's a few different version of  a classic song "All i want for Christmas" for you to enjoy!

The Newsboys' rock version of this song just makes me wanna move and shake my tail feather.. haha.



And of course, the romantic sweet version by Marie Carey...that just make you warm and fuzzy inside...



and another rock & roll version by Dave Melillo. Dance to the beat!



hmm...i dont ask for a lot, all i want for Christmas is to be a blessing to others just as Jesus has been A Wonderful Blessing to me!

Song of the week: Eppure Sentire

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.  ~Berthold Auerbach

A beautiful soothing uplifting song 'Eppure Sentire' by an Italian singer-songwriter Elisa to share with you. Hope you enjoy it. =)



Interestingly the song has english version too! It's called 'A step away'.

you can see lyrics translation to english here.

Elisa is also well known for this soulful song, Dancing.

My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us; the world is full of it, and you simply take as much as you require.  ~Edward Elgar

Classic: Girls just wanna have fun

i feel like i am just starting my day right now, after working overnight last night and slept during the day today.
I am stretching right now ready for another night at work tonight.
So i turned on my music and can't help but to groove along to this classic mood lifting track as i get ready to go to work soon! 

so beat it, track 03 Girls just wanna have fun by Cyndi Lauper from my Happy Songs mixed cd. Oh yay!

Also, check out the original music video back in the 80s!! so awesomely cool and fun!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0cJnVeiMrw&ob=av3e

Lyrics:
I come home in the morning light,
My mother says "When you gonna live your life right?"
Oh,mother,dear,
We're not the fortunate ones,
And girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have fun.

The phone rings in the middle of the night,
My father yells "What you gonna do with your life?"
Oh,daddy,dear,
You know you're still number one,
But girls,
They wanna have fu-un,
Oh,girls,just wanna have
That's all they really want.....
Some fun....

When the working day is done,
Oh,girls,
They wanna have fu-un,
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have fun....

Girls,
They want,
Wanna have fun.
Girls,
Wanna have

Some boys take a beautiful girl,
And hide her away from the rest of the world.
I wanna be the one to walk in the sun.
Oh,girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have
That's all they really want.....
Some fun....

When the working day is done,
Oh,girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have fun...

Girls,
They want,
Wanna have fun.
Girls,
Wanna have.

80s hot chic, Cyndi Lauper.

Song of the week: Something in the water

Hallo! It's a sunny day today with a top of 27 degree! Was listening to radio Sonshine.fm while driving and heard this catchy happy energetic song by Brooke Fraser and thought more lovely people should hear it too!

I love the 'Oooh oooh' part where there's whistling like on the background and the 'Aah aah' part and i was humming along too! It's an awesomely fun song about love and missing someone you love..

The music video is quite entertaining too! I was wondering why her hair appearing damp...then i realised of course there's something to do with the water! haha. love the Penguin deluxe hard cover The Odyssey appearance in her video too! She has a beautiful voice and all of her songs are so nice too! :)

Also, if you like a freebie (who doesnt!)...you can download her lovely ballad May Waltz for free on her website.

This song made my day even lovelier! It's perfect for a balmy evening~  Enjoy!

image from Brooke's myspace

New album FLAGS will be released October 12, 2010.
http://brookefraser.com

Lyrics:
Do do do do do do do do do do

I wear a demeanor made of bright pretty things
What she wears, what she wears, what she wears
Birds singing on my shoulder in harmony it seems
How they sing, how they sing, how they sing

Give me nights of solitude, red wine just a glass or two, reclined in a hammock on a balmy evening
Il pretend that it's no thing that's skipping my heart when I think
Of you thinking of me babe I'm crazy over you

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
There's something in the water, that makes me love you like –

I've got halo's made of summer, rhythms made of spring
What she wears, what she wears, what she wears
I got crowns of words a woven each one a song to sing
Oh I sing, oh I sing, oh I sing

Give me long days in the sun, preludes to the nights to come preludes of the mornings laying in all lazy give me something fun to do like a life of loving you
Kiss me quick now baby I'm still crazy over you

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water that makes me love you like I do

Oooh oooh oooh (x3)

Give me nights of solitude, red wine just a glass or two, give me something fun to do

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water that makes me love you like I do

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water that makes me love you like I
Do do do do do do do

---

Song of the week: Sound of Sunshine

Sonshine fm 98.5 was playing a bubbly song from Michael Franti & Spearhead called 'Sound of Sunshine' on a lovely sunny 23 degree day like today! Enjoy and soon your head and body will start to move and shake to the catchy beat...time for a run around my neighbourhood!

Rhythm of Love

Music of the week:
cute melody from Plain White T's. As heard on Sonshine fm 98.5.
Soft rhythm lovely for a fine spring evening. :)

"Play the Music low and sway to the rhythm of love

When the moon is low..."

you'll still be humming along...

Song of the week: Fanfarlo - Harold T. Wilkins

such a whimsy follk tune to the ears. First heard in 'Going the Distance' movie trailer and struck me immediately. The trailer is quite hilarious, looks like it's a romantic comedy to kickstart the spring season in you. hehe. Thou the lyrics is a bit vague...but overall it gives a light and easygoing feeling. Quite a lovely song to welcome a warmer spring weather! Unwind and sing along to the song and have a lovely weekend folks! :)

Lyrics:
You’ve been packing your bags for the tenth time
You’ve been up on the roof again
And you’re biding your time but it’s all right they’re coming any week now
Left behind by the mothership, they’re our only real friends
And inside, you’ll always feel the same, even when you wake up
Even if you wake up

In a town where everyone will kick and scream
And come to the same conclusion every time
Time to realise you were never on the team
There was always a question hanging over you
In a hot air balloon with a rusty nail
Looking over your shoulder and setting sail

Your dreams will become part of the future and coincide with the past
You spend all your time by the radio waiting for the signal
But inside, you’ll always feel the same, even when you wake up
Even if you wake up

In a town where everyone will kick and scream
And come to the same conclusion every time
Time to realise you were never on the team
There was always a question hanging over you
In a hot air balloon with a rusty nail
Looking over your shoulder and setting sail

They drive the same road drifting over to your side
They drive the same road turn the lights on again
They sail the same strait turn the lights on again