Le Parkour.
Ever heard of this phrase?
Translated, Free Running. Well at least I think so, from what I understand of it.
But it doesn't matter, just type in those words into the YouTube search engine. And you will be amazed.
Assassin's Creed. Gamers will understand this.... it's actually possible.
Hahahaha. I mean, I was aware of Free Running a long time ago, just didn't have a blog then. Now that I do, i want to bring free running mainstream here in Brunei. I mean, at least I've got a purpose now right? hahahha. But more seriously... or not. Whatever floats your boat, Free Running and Parkour(Yes, even though they mean the same thing, they are two different things, i'll elaborate later) is a serious serious sport. I mean, you're jumping off buildings for fuck's sake! How much more serious can you get?
It's one of those things you can't put into words trust me, just search up free running or parkour. You'll be amazed by some of the vids posted.
Oh, Parkour is the art of fleeing, as FAST as you possibly can. And its an art, just watch the videos, and free running, is when people do tricks off walls and while jumping off buildings and stuff. I really don't know much, but, read the comments people leave underneath the videos and they can go on about how different the free running and parkour is. And they go on about, Sebastian Foucan and David Belle, these are the guys who started Parkour, but Foucan branched out into free running.
Oh and these people have been featured in movies, Foucan in Casino Royale (In that sweet scene where he runs in the building and stuff) and Belle in Banilieue 13(District 13 for you and me, and yeah, it's in a building too) but them movies are awesome!
Her's to hoping that free running and parkour do become mainstream in Brunei!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Burn it Up!
I don't know if it's just me....
But it seems that the Dance Fever is hitting Brunei.
Or is it just me?
Hahahahahaha. Before any of you guys go "Whaaat?"
I mean, if you're from JIS, or from ISB, think about it! JIS people, we had our valentines social barely a month ago at the Baze, and there were people tearing up the dance floor. And then, just Thursday, our first house dance competition (which I have to congratulate green house on winning) where in i think a space of two weeks? Intense choreography sessions led to major sweet moves being pulled off. And yesterday, being at the Mosque and all for Friday prayers, I missed out on amazing Hip-hop routines and ballet dances at lunchtime. I saw pictures and I repeat, amazing! And for ISB, remember the BGIC closing party(Which by the was awesome) at the Baze? You can't tell me that THAT was not fun, everyone was dancing, and it was shit-crazy. Not to mention, when Crank That by Soulja Boy came on, everyone on the dance floor was the doing the Soulja Boy, you know, when he goes "Yooooouuuu" and jumps side to side, yeah, and that was cool!
Hahaha, and basically, everyone I know now is so into dancing now. But the dance styles vary.... Even though most of them are street based.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjIlocYE_Wc
And there were the Japanese dancers featured in the video. They style they were dancing is "Popping", and i find it awesome the way they can synchronise their movements. And I was that was the stuff right there! And I got so intrigued, I even searched up these Japanese Dancers. They're called "U-Min" and they're the really popular in Japan cause they won some dance tourney. But seriously, these guys' routines are bitching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBpE0eiOr8
hahaha. I don't know about you guys, but i'm into the whole dance scene now, and i really want it to bloom here in Brunei.
If you see some person dancing around Gadong or something. Don't judge. Might be me.
Hahahahaha.
So I leave you with that.
But it seems that the Dance Fever is hitting Brunei.
Or is it just me?
Hahahahahaha. Before any of you guys go "Whaaat?"
I mean, if you're from JIS, or from ISB, think about it! JIS people, we had our valentines social barely a month ago at the Baze, and there were people tearing up the dance floor. And then, just Thursday, our first house dance competition (which I have to congratulate green house on winning) where in i think a space of two weeks? Intense choreography sessions led to major sweet moves being pulled off. And yesterday, being at the Mosque and all for Friday prayers, I missed out on amazing Hip-hop routines and ballet dances at lunchtime. I saw pictures and I repeat, amazing! And for ISB, remember the BGIC closing party(Which by the was awesome) at the Baze? You can't tell me that THAT was not fun, everyone was dancing, and it was shit-crazy. Not to mention, when Crank That by Soulja Boy came on, everyone on the dance floor was the doing the Soulja Boy, you know, when he goes "Yooooouuuu" and jumps side to side, yeah, and that was cool!
Hahaha, and basically, everyone I know now is so into dancing now. But the dance styles vary.... Even though most of them are street based.
- Shuffling
- Krumping
- Popping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjIlocYE_Wc
And there were the Japanese dancers featured in the video. They style they were dancing is "Popping", and i find it awesome the way they can synchronise their movements. And I was that was the stuff right there! And I got so intrigued, I even searched up these Japanese Dancers. They're called "U-Min" and they're the really popular in Japan cause they won some dance tourney. But seriously, these guys' routines are bitching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBpE0eiOr8
hahaha. I don't know about you guys, but i'm into the whole dance scene now, and i really want it to bloom here in Brunei.
If you see some person dancing around Gadong or something. Don't judge. Might be me.
Hahahahaha.
So I leave you with that.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Deeper than deep...
I'm 15, I should be at the height of teenage angst. But I see people around me, and boy, I have to say that any problems I have, are nuts compared to these guys. (Or maybe they just talk a lot more about themselves than I do) Hehehehe. What do they do in these situations? Start drinking? Take drugs? Smash up someone's car? Ah, this my friends, is the start to a possible loophole to the depression thats oppressing y'all. Soul.
But seriously, I heard these words today. "What kind of fuckery is this?", yes, those are lyrics from Miss Amy Winehouse's Me and Mr. Jones. These are the kind of lyrics that you find in soul, a genre where artists literally pour out their souls in angelic harmony, smoothed out baritone, and to the amazing symphony of trumpets, pianos and saxophones. It's a branch of Jazz, and seriously, even though my girl didn't cheat on me with another guy, I have no addictions to dope, nor do I walk the alleyways wishing for it to rain because I'm going to jail, I've got to say, I love soul music.
It's a complex thing, but it's all so simple. When you're down, listen to soul, there ain't nothing better than listening to someone sing about their problems that are way worse than yours, you'll feel instantly better! Now, i'm not speaking out of experience or anything, cause well, I'm a pretty mellowed out guy. But I fell in love with soul when i heard Otis reading belt out his Trumpet solo. Hot damn I couldn't help but hit repeat. Mojo, ever heard of that word? It';s basically street for all those soulful things. And no, i'm not referring to Mojo-jojo or anything, but he's a pretty funked up monkey. But it's amazing, what people can do with Mojo.
I'm not trying to drive any point home or anything, but all i want to say is people, embrace that Mojo.
Here's are a few artists who'll make you feel funky, and mellowed out.
- Otis Reading
- Marvin Gaye
- Bob Marley
- Amy Winehouse
- Johnnie Taylor
- The Temptations
- Barry White
- Albert Little
- Ella Fitzgerald
I'm listening to The Temptations- "I Wish It Would Rain" by the Temptations right now, you know the song from Four Brothers, when Tyrese switches on the radio when he gets home for the mother's funeral.. And Mark Wahlberg cries in the toilet...
And I'm not sad at all...
But seriously, I heard these words today. "What kind of fuckery is this?", yes, those are lyrics from Miss Amy Winehouse's Me and Mr. Jones. These are the kind of lyrics that you find in soul, a genre where artists literally pour out their souls in angelic harmony, smoothed out baritone, and to the amazing symphony of trumpets, pianos and saxophones. It's a branch of Jazz, and seriously, even though my girl didn't cheat on me with another guy, I have no addictions to dope, nor do I walk the alleyways wishing for it to rain because I'm going to jail, I've got to say, I love soul music.
It's a complex thing, but it's all so simple. When you're down, listen to soul, there ain't nothing better than listening to someone sing about their problems that are way worse than yours, you'll feel instantly better! Now, i'm not speaking out of experience or anything, cause well, I'm a pretty mellowed out guy. But I fell in love with soul when i heard Otis reading belt out his Trumpet solo. Hot damn I couldn't help but hit repeat. Mojo, ever heard of that word? It';s basically street for all those soulful things. And no, i'm not referring to Mojo-jojo or anything, but he's a pretty funked up monkey. But it's amazing, what people can do with Mojo.
I'm not trying to drive any point home or anything, but all i want to say is people, embrace that Mojo.
Here's are a few artists who'll make you feel funky, and mellowed out.
- Otis Reading
- Marvin Gaye
- Bob Marley
- Amy Winehouse
- Johnnie Taylor
- The Temptations
- Barry White
- Albert Little
- Ella Fitzgerald
I'm listening to The Temptations- "I Wish It Would Rain" by the Temptations right now, you know the song from Four Brothers, when Tyrese switches on the radio when he gets home for the mother's funeral.. And Mark Wahlberg cries in the toilet...
And I'm not sad at all...
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Closing That One
Man, its been 2 months since I last blogged. I even forgot my password to the blog thing, but ah well...
I've got my root beer, D'Angelos- Brown Sugar is on in the background. So I'm pretty much at ease...
A lot has gone on since the last two months, the JIS Valentines, JIS social, and BGIC just to name a few. But I'm not one to tell stories, cause I can't really paint you guys a picture with words. Don't get me wrong, I'm good at putting words down on paper, but online? Aaaaaaaah, not so much. I'm no storyteller.
But I just want to talk about how life in has been going...
My IGCSEs are on in about what, two months? I guess any year 11 who has June Os are pretty much panicking right about...now. Hahaha. I'm right, cause i am one of y'all. But with the exams coming up, there will be some cuts to freedom rights.
I can't go out every weekend like I always do
Gaming time is limited
I have to go friggin tuition
I'm not allowed to have a girlfriend(But i'm taking that as a joke)
Those are a few from a list that I couldn't be bothered to note down. Or even remember.
Hahahahaha. See, this is me chilled out. After the party for the end of BGIC last night, I really need to sleep. But I can't, I didn't get home till 1 or something. And I couldn't sleep till 1.30, even though I was really exhausted from all the dancing. And I had school.... So basically, I only had a good 4 hours of sleep. And I can't live with that.
hahaha, thats besides the point. The point is... um. Well, I'm just going on from one thing to another. I guess too much has been going on lately. Im supposed to be doing my homework right now... but I just can't pay attention. I ended up here. Hahahha.
Anyway, I finished my root beer. So I guess
I'm pretty much done now. hahahha. Sorry everyone, I really can't specify an entertaining topic to blog on. But I will soon, I guess I'm just checking if my blog is still working.
I'm not an avid blogger, or a good one for that matter. But, i'll update soon. And hopefully, with another tall Bundaberg Root Beer bottle in my hands, I'll be able to think of something to say. I'd just like to end by saying. I'm Fine. Even though....
Now that, my friends, is something I can talk about next time, Hahahahaha.
Heres to possessing that will to chill.:)
I've got my root beer, D'Angelos- Brown Sugar is on in the background. So I'm pretty much at ease...
A lot has gone on since the last two months, the JIS Valentines, JIS social, and BGIC just to name a few. But I'm not one to tell stories, cause I can't really paint you guys a picture with words. Don't get me wrong, I'm good at putting words down on paper, but online? Aaaaaaaah, not so much. I'm no storyteller.
But I just want to talk about how life in has been going...
My IGCSEs are on in about what, two months? I guess any year 11 who has June Os are pretty much panicking right about...now. Hahaha. I'm right, cause i am one of y'all. But with the exams coming up, there will be some cuts to freedom rights.
I can't go out every weekend like I always do
Gaming time is limited
I have to go friggin tuition
I'm not allowed to have a girlfriend(But i'm taking that as a joke)
Those are a few from a list that I couldn't be bothered to note down. Or even remember.
Hahahahaha. See, this is me chilled out. After the party for the end of BGIC last night, I really need to sleep. But I can't, I didn't get home till 1 or something. And I couldn't sleep till 1.30, even though I was really exhausted from all the dancing. And I had school.... So basically, I only had a good 4 hours of sleep. And I can't live with that.
hahaha, thats besides the point. The point is... um. Well, I'm just going on from one thing to another. I guess too much has been going on lately. Im supposed to be doing my homework right now... but I just can't pay attention. I ended up here. Hahahha.
Anyway, I finished my root beer. So I guess
I'm pretty much done now. hahahha. Sorry everyone, I really can't specify an entertaining topic to blog on. But I will soon, I guess I'm just checking if my blog is still working.
I'm not an avid blogger, or a good one for that matter. But, i'll update soon. And hopefully, with another tall Bundaberg Root Beer bottle in my hands, I'll be able to think of something to say. I'd just like to end by saying. I'm Fine. Even though....
Now that, my friends, is something I can talk about next time, Hahahahaha.
Heres to possessing that will to chill.:)
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