Love for Guitar Rekindled

I got in touch with a friend again via Facebook after a looong time of losing touch. Facebook is such a good platform to reconnect. But then again, it is not always that we want to be friends with certain people, and yet they found us on social media. Bleh.... 

Anyway, this friend kept inviting me to this and that club in town, informing me that he'll be there to perform. I promised that I'd drop by one day and it was not till six months later that I managed to do so! I know, I'm bad!! But what to do? I had travel assignments and many things to catch up on every time I am back home. 

After giving him my support by showing up at his work place, I find that my love for the guitar has been rekindled. I hope to pick it up again. Don't know where my old guitar is now with all the moving. Checked out the guitar center and hope to buy a new one. But first, would I have the time to play?

Slowing Down

It's Ramadan and it is time to slow down from all my travels. I made four trips in May and spent a total of 10 nights away from home. This month, I only have three nights away scheduled. There will probably be more as the days pass but I am not so sure yet as there is nothing confirmed so far. But then, it is Hari Raya at the last week of the month. I have traditionally spent Hari Raya at home so far and I think this year is of no exception. 

So yeah, fewer trips means more time to sit in front of the computer to catch up with work. Running about here and there does not help with the backlog but instead just adds up to my pile of work. Oh well, even so, my work doesn't seem to diminish as new work keeps coming in, adding to the pile. Still, no complains as the work is what supports my travels, eh?

Local Symphony Orchestra

I had the privileged to watch a high school symphony orchestra over the weekend. Despite the musicians' youth, they were really in their element and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was unexpected, as they made an unannounced appearance at the event. 

I also had the chance to chat with a couple of the boys. They were so friendly and humble, despite their achievements on the world stage. One of the showed me his guitar string, check it out at MusiciansFriend.com, he said. 

All right! So, here I am browsing through the webstore like he told me to. I might just pick up one or two items for my cousin who is also a musician.

Much Has Changed

So much has changed since my last posts here. I have been an emotional wreck for the past couple of weeks. Mom was unwell, dog fell ill too and my relationship broke. It really hurt me a lot, unexpectedly. Although the time we spent together was not that long, it was still meaningful to me. I guess it is just my nature to invest too much emotions into relationships. 

And now, after going on that roller coaster ride, I am feeling sick myself. Trying my best not to fall but I am just physically aching all over. Could it be because my heartache has transformed into physical illness? It probably is the case. 

What can I do, what can I say? Nothing but to allow enough time to pass to heal my wounds. Things will never be the same again, I am afraid. I will never be the same.

Wind Instruments

When I was young, I remembered how I wanted to learn a musical instrument. I never had the opportunity because my parents didn't have the money to put me through music class. I envied my friends who learned the piano or guitar. These two were popular among my schoolmates. 

Well, now that I am older and earning my own money, I still would like to pick up a musical instrument. Am I too old to learn now? A friend suggested that I learn wind instruments. Do I have the potential in it? Checked out musicians friend trumpet and it seemed quite complex to handle!

Argh, I don't know. Maybe I should just give up my ambition and save myself some money and heartache.

Planning Penang Trip

Normally, when I go on a trip, I have everything already laid out for me, and I just pack my bags and go. This trip to Penang on the second week of February is different. Part of it is already planned while I have about 2 - 3 days of my own time, planning my own programme.

It is not going to be easy as I have a friend tagging along, so I have to take another person's preferences into consideration as well. This also means, I have to take it slow. I pack my days to the brim if I were to travel alone. 

Anyway, am already checking Penang State Government's website for a list of events. Not much happening on the dates I am there but I am hopeful. Let's see what I can come up with by next week, before I am scheduled to be there.

Visit to Guitar Shop

Following my cousin's visit to a neighbourhood guitar shop, my cousin has decided to purchase a http://www.guitarcenter.com/Washburn/. Well, I've not heard of that brand before, and in fact, I know zero guitar brands, I have decided to Google it. No brand is too difficult to check out with Mr. Google as my best friend. 

Apparently, apart from the brand name, there are many different models to choose from. A guitar is not just a guitar, if you know what I mean. Hence, I gave up and just sent the link to my cousin to read up by himself. 

Then he'll have to decide if he wants to buy his guitar online or from the shop. LOL Lots of first world decisions to make!