Life in narrative again

I would say today was one of the days that was slightly more unusual. The humdrum nature of life before A'levels is no joke. I was severely goaded by my inner laziness till I practically studied nothing today. Not even take out a book.

My mum's birthday today. And hence, we went out to celebrate at this rather foreign location-"Vivocity" This location is somewhere out of the parameters of where I consider home. After all, it is about a 45 minute drive away, which earns it it's classification of being remote, and at the peripherals of my comfort zone. Certainly, though it was definitely Singapore, it felt so foreign. Apart from getting the groceries or having a meal, I wonder why the majority of people are wasting their time patrolling/patronizing. Simply strolling, and randomly walking into shops. And this so called, "window shopping", is pretty pointless. Vivocity is pretty much a labyrinth (of nightmare), the place is so huge, flaunted with shops that have "vanity" written all over them. Honestly, vivacity at the expense of sanity.

However, I had to accede to the plan. After all, it's mum's birthday. Real chinese restaurant food is delicious too. Thus, it was not much of an abnegation of freedom, obligation or whatsoever. I sincerely wanted to be there to celebrate. (and because I wanted an excuse to not study). Given a choice, walking about in vivocity is something I would not have done in normal circumstances. I abhor, I detest it. If there is something to be accomplished, let it be done. But if it's plain zombie walk, I'd rather sleep walk, or walk off a cliff.

Whatever I say, I know my opinions are indeed (by default) in a state of challenge from and by the whole world. Nothing will levitate me beyond this acclivity. An uphill task that I will not even attempt. (nor bother to)

Another matter which I cannot leave without some childish callow. I've been reading up on games, and in fact, somewhat of toying with the idea of buying a Wii after A'levels. I have months, to play after A'levels, without any hint of chemistry or physics. (and geog!). As I read up on games I stumbled on what they call, " Wii Music". A very classy, sassy name indeed. Curious, I read more. An conductor like game (with tons of instruments, settings and modes). However, what is disturbingly is the default "music" which comes with the games. Granted, they did have Beethoven but it was a miserable 3-4 tracks of his more popular symphonies. More, in fact, much more had brought me to further deprecation.

Several pop songs were tossed in at the expense of real music. This game does not deserve to call itself Wii Music without Chopin, Rachmaninov or Liszt. And where's Mozart, Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Schuman, Schubert, Tchaikovsky etc... There's no hint of them! I'm so not buying that game no matter how well constructed it might seem. It has indeed severely offended me.

However, it is understandable why Nintendo's own music takes up about 50% out of the very limited arsenal of songs. It is understandable. But still, sigh. Just when I thought Nintendo (which I loved during childhood by the way), is finally intellectually competent to come out with something worth of appreciation in rival to the whole guitar hero trash series, it disappoints me. It plummets my hope rock bottom.

And yes, enlistment date is March 13th.