jUst being me.

I did not watch Singapore Idol until my best friend Adel, refused to go out on a Wednesday night and we were forced to have a gathering at Audrey’s place so as to catch the wannabes in action on channel 5.

At 8pm, we were all sitting in front of the tv with a packet of Lays. I must say, that session in front of Singapore Idol was entertaining indeed. You have no idea how bitchy the 4 of us were. I remembered Joaquim was still standing in that episode.

Since then, I will catch the Singapore idol if I were home on a Wed night. So far, i only watched 1 more episode.

I love Hady Mirza. He’s good looking and sings really well. Jonathan did his last song really well. Has a great package and the X factor. If you ask me, he is not good looking. Just, X.

From a marketing point of view, my take is for Jonathan to win although I would prefer Hady. This is because the last idol was a Suria winner and I would not presume it will be another Suria star.

Sms till you burn a hole in the pocket. The winner has been decided. These publicities are just ways to churn out more revenue from 1) sms, 2) Airtime. With all the hype, the station only benefits with more commercials. It does not matter who the winner is, these guys are just puppets used to create controversies and with it, more money.

One thing for sure is, Jonathan will be signed by a Chinese record company to cut an album and probably turned actor in time to come with Mediacorp. He is like an Ekin Cheung with a Singaporean slang. Hady will become the next ‘tauhu’ or is it ‘Tauguah’ whom, i don’t really hear much of these days. Maybe its becoz I never tuned to Suria. Oops, I just remembered he is taufik?

I predicted Chen Wei Lian to be the winner of Project superstar becoz there are many other singers out there like Kelly. What makes her different? How often do you get a Ray charles? Singapore will be the FIRST asian country to produce a handicapped singer and this is publicity already. Always be the first to do anything. People remember you that way. With this analysis, I wasn’t surprised when he was the winner. Afterall, whether Kelly won or not, she will get to cut an album anyway. By the time they both got into the finals, they were winners already. Months of publicity, win or lose.

Thus, if my marketing foresight does not fail me again, I believe Jonathan will emerge victorious. He has too many Chinese mei meis backing him up. I see him making it big in Taiwan in time to come if he lands himself in good hands. To me, he is an acquired taste.

And you guessed it. I must be bored today to be writing this blog. ha! Bet you din expect it from me. ITs always nice to add a twist to my somewhat ‘EXPECTED’ entries. ITs time to ‘Wow’ a lil bit.

Last nite, WE completed the jog together.
Thy far, he has never waited for me. Well, usually men and women’s paces are different. Especially if its a 10 km run. Even when we went to run last week, despite the fact that he said we will run together, somehow what was left after the first 1.5 km was his silouette that just diminished into the dark.

I ran off first. And he was left behind to stretch since I needed a headstart in order to complete the run at the same time. By starting first, that meant I won’t get to run with him again. Its really no big deal. I have always been running alone and I never really liked to run with a companion due to the different pace. However, a companion does feels good. It pushes you to keep going and you will not give up as easily.

That 10 km run is somewhat like how I would view a relationship.

10 km is 10 km. Its not a sprint run of 100m where you got to make a dash. The relationship is like this 10 km journey. You start slow in order to have the energy to go the distance. If you sprint at the beginning, you only find yourself out of breath by the 2nd km. Soon, you may have stitches and you may just give up by the 5th km!

Last night, i turned round and waited for him. He knew I was waiting so when we met, we continued to run at the same pace. All it takes is for him to run a little slower and for me to try to rev at higher revolutions. Once we both got the momentum, we were happily going 1 km, 2km, 3km…..10km.

Afterall, you still complete the course. The destination is the same. But this time round, the difference is you did it with someone. Along the way, I had some pain in my inner ankle but I just wanted to keep going. Similarly, he was not in top form last nite and at some points, I could have overtook him and ran ahead. Knowing him well, he would have gave up but i guess he stuck it on because I was there. I know men’s ego, I made sure that I stayed one step behind sometimes to spur him on to lead.

Relationship is about going fast sometimes, but you should slow down sometimes. One two, One two, before you know it, you’re at the same destination. You still burn the same calories whether you run at 10km/hr or 12 km/hr. At least you know should you fall, there is someone there to help you up. When you’re tired, there is someone to cheer you on. If it rains, you won’t have to hide in the shelter and cold alone.

You may choose to pursue your career and leave your love ones behind. All in the name of a better future. Before you know it, you may have disappeared into the dark and your loved one could have fallen without your knowledge. By the time she gets to the destination to find you, you may have lost the patience to wait or she could have been helped by someone else along the way. Its always possible to slow down a little and as the slower one, you must make the effort to try to pace wider or go at higher revolutions.

When you meet at the finishing line together, you celebrate the victory together. You wipe each other’s perspiration off and head to 7-11 for a 100 plus and a H-2-O. What a sense of satisfaction. All the fatigue and aches earlier just din seem to matter anymore. Hand in hand you stroll and you talk about the day. You share your problems and I listen. The breeze sweeping past your face. Its really a good feeling.

You just know you can do this for a long long time.

You will want to DRIVE a porsche. OWN a Ferrari.

Sorry Ferrari. People’s impression of your car is you’re flashy and people who buy it are showy. This is because you’re not a good car to drive but only nice to look at. The price people pay to be with you is way too high to be justifiable.

A car enthusiast will know that Porsche is indeed a better car in terms of performance and handling.

The Horse has come a long way. All the millions of dollars that have been pumped into the Brand and design of that car has come a long way to be worth the status today.

So, if you’re someone who buys a 2nd, 3rd, 4th hand Ferrari, you’re really DYING to be seen ey?

He dresses well. Is very eloquent. Wears Prada sunglasses and you can hear him coming from far becoz of the noisy engine from his Ferrari. He’s 36, successful, rich but SINGLE. My first impression of him was ‘He must be gay or some say Metrosexual.’ But I can now confirm he is straight. No qualms.

How many girls will actually want to go out with him? Will you go to the extent to want to be his girlfriend? Do you think you have what it takes to differentiate yourself from the many girls whom he meets everyday since he is someone doing events? It will be interesting to know your answer. Send me your comments and I will submit another post in time to come. *wink*