This ones for VL

I've been putting this particular post aside for quite some time and now it's finally time for the Sensation to deliver..

This One's about a group of brothers whom i've gotten to know and GROW with. A bunch of guys whom i've shared my sorrow and joys with and vice versa. A crazy gang of friends whom i Love to the Death.

They are none other than the BEST local band in Singapore... DOLLTRASH!!!

***eh? a bit wrong leh! Checks my script***


Sorry about that folks, i mixed it up.. DOLLTRASh is NOT the BEST local band. They are in fact ( the name says it all ) :D



Anyway, back to the subject matter, i'm sure you guys know who i'm talking about by now. if you don't, you'd better get back under the rock you've been under.


It's VALENTINES LETTER (cue Ramon Screaming this part)


~~The seeds of this friendship were planted when Dess (the bassist and fellow camp mate in the NAvy) and i exchanged friendly banter and it so happened that while we were in the mess one day. We were chatting about music and he offered me his ipod and told me to listen to his band. My reaction after i heard the songs? * Dude? Are you damn sure this is a LOCAL band? It was THAT GOOD! what's more, the songs were just rough demos. I HAD to hear more. Dess invited me to one of his bands jam sessions the following day and i kept my word and went.

He thought that i was gonna back out at the last minute at all and he was pleasantly surprised when i showed up. The first person from the band i met after Dess was Richard(former lead guitarist)and then met up with the rest of them. Ian(rhythm guitarist and smelly guy), BJ the drummer and last but not least, the Man himself, The Master of the Dragon Kick, The one and only Ramon 'Nevasoba' Cedillo. I sat back and they started. For the hour plus that i was with them, i was completely blown( not in THAT sense) The music was Catchy and the lyrics were Great. They didn't seem like a tight band so it kinda surprised me that their music belied that notion. After the Jam session, we hung outside the jam studio (Boons... Memories!!) hahaha. The bunch of us started chatting and getting to know each other better and to believe that RAmon had thought i was some MAT! hahaha. Oh! Ian has always been the whipping boy of the band and i made a joke about getting him a six pack... of yakult.. The guys asked for my opinion on the band and i told them the truth. they were really good and i saw things going far for them. I've seen other local bands and They Couldn't hold a candle to VL.

That night, new friendships were bonded and i was given the honour of witnessing the 'DRAGON KICK' and the forgotten 'CROCODILE SLICE'. GOD! i laughed so hard and i really needed it cos it was barely a few weeks back that my ex cheated on me and broke my heart. I found new energy in this group of friends and i owe them for it.


~~ I attended more of their jam sessions and helped to take some photographs for them.

*Ramon.. Guys, look at his spongebob socks when he takes the picture! hahaha

The first show i went to was at DXO (Rock On i think). I took the videos for them and even though i was behind the cam the whole time, i enjoyed myself. Oh! i was introduced to the rest of their friends and thus, the Famous VLC was born

Suee(awesome friend), PRim(great photographer and fun to talk to), Fai(MAs Selamat's Twin) FAz(fellow ninja in a hoodie), NAomi(band manager and owes me gummy bears for the pack of cigs!!) Wan (The MAjor..miss him!!) Kai(never say die), Zim ( CS buddy! See BAy Hok Ah!) Shaun (Friendly ass grabber) Moses (Ramon's bro and a great guy to hang with), Michael,Shakina,Zul and the list goes on and on.. Lost count of the number of VLC lah.



THE FAMOUS VLC



~Gigs

Alternation at DXO.. the day i got piss drunk at dess's place and broke down from heartache. Ramon and the guys were there to comfort me and keep me in check. By the time they started playing, i didn't know where i was. Later on, i heard that i was moshing like a lunatic and fell all over the place. After their set, ramon helped me out of the place. i remember him asking me whether i was alright and the next thing i knew, i fell FLAT on my face and suffered a gash beside my right eye. Oh! Alex was there too and he took care of me along with the rest. He was the one who followed me back in when another band played and saw me throw myself at an amplifier. gosh!


~Speaking of Gigs, Deafcon 9 was the BEST by far! It was awesome but the joy was bittersweet cos it was Richard's last performance and tears were shed. VL played an amazing set and the VLC moshed and had a superb time. Damn... feel like moshing again. The trill and insanity of it is simply exhilarating! Oh! Fullflight!! The first time i moshed WITH Ramon and IAn. I sprained my ankle but carried on moshing despite the pain and the boys in November Iris thought i was Awesome for that! hahaha.. Speaking of which, haven't heard from them in a long time. Hmmm.. After fullflight, the boys and myself went down to rouge for a few drinks and to watch a live band. Moshed to the sounds of NIrvana and skanked(ska Dance) with Dess and Ramon! Woohoooo!



~~Recordings

NTU Night boys!!! What a Night!! Funny as shit!

-Dess and me with our cab driver problems(TWICE) - Sparked off the song *What's up with the CAb? Baby! Baby! What's Up?

-Dealing with technical Problems and Shit

-Ramon and myself running around the camp looking for a 7/11


-Richard, Ramon and myself, going all the way to jurong west late at night to get cup noodles.

-JAc Drawing us a map of how to get to canteen.

-Walking in the Heavy rain towards it and getting the map wet

-Having a breakfast of instant noodles at 5/6am in the canteen

-Going back to camp after a sleepless night

PRICELESS!!!








~ Problems..

everyone has them and the boys and myself have been there for each other when we needed. Me, alternation, Dess, at his place late at night, Ramon, after celebrating Ian's birthday etc. Things that happened after Deafcon 9. i won't say much cos it's all personal and they trust me.Sometimes, you don't have to say much when all you need to give is a warm embrace and words of encouragement. After all, VLC means ONE BLOOD. I owe a BIG thank you to VL and people like Suee,Prim,moses and the rest for being there for me. Muchos Gracias!


~Booze

Hahaha.. being in a band and hanging with one definitely involves drinking copious amounts of alcohol. Drinking Heineken and Corona's at Breko and then singing on the streets, Ramon pulling his pants down and running on the road, me jumping on some dude's car, dess flinging his pair of jeans around. Gosh!! Oh! WE have a little VLC tradition of singing West HAm's "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" Song., Don't ask why! hahaha.. Damn! if you guys knew the things we did when we were drunk, you'd laugh your asses off. anw, Thanks to a certain episode where both Ramon and i got pissed drunk (i somersaulted over a potted plant and puked all over the place).. btw RAmon, don't forget that it's our evil twin brothers who were drunk and ruined things. We were both watching alien vs predator 2 ah! hahaha

Anyways, i'm laying off hard liquor. Just beers and wine for me! Oh! and fruit juiceeee!!!





FUn! Fun! FuN!

~Speaking of IAn's birthday, Ramon and myself went all over marina square to look for a prezzie for him. WE ended up in the ladies section of TopShop and decided to get him a pair of panties. It was Absolutely Hilarious! Just imagine two guys going nuts about choosing the design of panty! The salesgirls looked horrified

*JAson - Dude! let's get the wonderwoman print!

*Ramon - No Balls! We'll get Tweety Bird! More Cute!

We needed a marker to write our birthday wishes and i just so happened to have my eyeliner with me! Subconciously, i told RAmon i had it out loud and the lady at the cashier counter gave us a weird look. .. Hahaha.. Memories!!!


Oh guys! We'll never ever forget the time i mistook some dude for BJ and jumped on him in the train station. That was some funny shit!! Gosh! Thank God that he didn't punch me! Holy Crud! We were all in stitches!!






~~VL and the future

Things are looking really good for Valentines Letter. They are lined up for some good gigs and like i predicted( i TOLD you Dess!!! hahaha) 2008 will be the start of VL's rise to fame. As a band, i've watched them grow both musically and personally (NO IAn!! Not the size of your weiner). There was a point where things almost fell apart but the boys are back on track and in focus. Despite Richard's departure, VL went from strength to strength and the new lead guitarist Alvin took little time in filling up his shoes. I applaud your effort bro :D Dess, your showmanship and confidence has grown tremendously! Keep it up bro! Ian, you're still smelly and you're still MAlaysian so No Improvement! hahaha.. BJ, the way you handle those sticks turns me on man! MArc Anthony, erm, i mean Ramon, what can i say man.. We've been through some stuff together and it makes me appreciate the friendship we have.




Guys, if you are reading this, i wanna tell you that i'm Honestly PROUD of how far you guys have come. 7 months have passed since that first meeting and you guys have made a hell lot of positive changes. Picking yourself up from bad gigs and harsh critics (DOLLTRASH WHO???) to reinventing the wheel with your showmanship(reggae Goodbye - GAyboy! Gayboy!). . This friendship is built for life and you can be sure that EL SenSacion has got your backs. The Whole VLC are behind you and will be there at every gig. Even if the crowd is against you and even if we are outnumbered, know that we will Sing the Loudest and Rock the Hardest for you Guys. Never forget how you guys started out and get over your heads. You guys are a heck lot better than any band in Singapore and i know that for a fact. You have my Support and Blessings.
Continue to grow and Shine. Only you can decide whether Valentines Letter MAkes it or Breaks it.


The Sensation Loves Ya


Here's a little trip down VL history



At first, they weren't known as Valentines Letter.. They were known as. . .





YES! They were known as the Backstreet boys and they set the hearts of teenage girls (and Boys) on Fire cos they *want it that way*


~Well, these teenage girls(and boys) broke their hearts and so with angst in their veins, they became VAlentines Letter (Dess, i'm skipping out SweetPunkRevenge cos i don't want you to 'Suffocate')





Hahaha! the 'SpongeBob' Socks Photo


Fullflight!!


Credits to Smunk

Here's there FAMOUS VLC!!

God Bless Boys :D


The Sensation

Say Cheese and Hello!

I'm in a dire need of a new phone lah!

My M600i has served me well but it's on it's last legs. I am so undecided on whether to get the iphone $650 or the nokia n95 8gb $850

I'm more partial to the n95 cos i need a phone that can take good pictures and videos and the iphone really sucks when it comes to that function. music and storage wise, the iphone is a nose ahead only cos it has lotsa bugs.

Dunno lah! have to save up my money then i'll decide..

Work Sucks.... I Know..

So it's been 3 weeks since i've started working in Gio and i must say that i don't really enjoy myself there. Firstly, my stupid fatigue problem makes it really hard and even more so because i end work at midnight sometimes and have to get up by 6 plus the next day. Imagine doing that for days in a row. I honestly don't mean to sound like a whiney brat but it is honestly taking a toll on my body and mind. Those who know about my problem can understand my situation and i thank them for it.


Fatigue aside, i don't really enjoy working there cos it's not 'interactive' enough. I like stuff that engages you and folding clothes and serving grumpy people ain't exactly my idea of 'interactive'. Take for example my attachment at Royal Sporting House, when my manager wasn't around, we'd play soccer and golf in the store, climb the 15 foot shelves without a ladder etc. Now THAT is fun at work. Wouldn't you rather work in a place where it's enjoyable and where you can truly say you enjoy working in?


Anyway, it's not to say that Gio is dull. I've made many friends and won over people with my hard work. Engaging customers in friendly banter and making friends from all over the world. Awesome!! I've had my hand shaken thrice in a day from tourists! gives you a FEEL GOOD kinda vibe lah! Ive gotten little presents too.. cool lah! hahaha

Oh! There are even little kids who come up to me and play hide and seek or pick up our merchandise and pass it to me. They are so FREAKIN cute lah!!

So Yeah! Work has it's ups and Downs and i honestly hope that this fatigue goes away and i'll be truly able to show everyone the REAL JASON SENSATION..

Fingers Crossed and a Prayer in my Heart






JAson Sensation

Gosh! It's been a while since i've updated my blog. Been so damn busy with work and i feel so drained cos of the Damn Fatigue. Working 7 days straight with it is NO JOKE.

I wish that it would get out of my Life. It's like a leech, a parasite, poison..

Sucking the life out of you and leaving you a shell..


To my Fatigue... Here's a BIG Thank you for Nothing and an Even Bigger F you!




Well, i hope you guys enjoy my new posts..




EL SenSacion Out...

Ain't love Grand

Last thursday, i decided to surprise Sarii at her school after work. I had one and a half hours to get from LP to Republic Poly before her class ended and thank Goodness i made it on time. Was gonna get her flowers but i couldn't find some along the way(next time i will!)

Got to her school at 3 plus and planned on sneaking up on her as she left her classroom but while i was sneaking past her class, she appeared behind me! She had gone to the ladies and came out at the exact time i went past.

So as it was, We both got surprised!! Fun!! Fun!!


It was really so good to see her after such a long time. With me being busy with work and her with school and all, we hardly get to see each other. We literally flew into each other's arms and La La La.... We listened to our song and spent like half and hour going wild with kisses and hugs.. i missed her so freakin much :D



Gonna skip the juicy details aye...



Oh! that sweetheart bought me my favourite pack of gummy bears and i was grinning like a monkey on a banana high! Whatever that means..


Had a quick meal at BK (sinful!!!) cos i hadn't had anything to eat that day and then we headed back home. On the way to the bus stand, she took my hand and placed $5 in it. That little gesture meant so much to me cos she knows that i don't have enough money right now and she gave me her own pocket money so that i could have something to eat. The last time we met, she gave me $10. I honestly feel bad that she does it cos she could use the money for herself but that's the way her heart is. Just like me, she cares so much.

I'm so gonna pay her back tenfold or more for everything!!!


SArii is just awesome and despite her being 'silly' sometimes, she has a good heart and i love her so much for it. She makes me laugh, smile, trip on things etc and she simply makes me so happy! Oh! Her Massages are AWESOME!!!!

(someone should really count the number of times i use the word awesome for her aye?) hahaha



Sarii is my second girl and i want her to be my last. I'm not into a relationship just for the sake of it. I'm in it till the end.


I love this girl and i don't care what other people might say. She's mine and I'm Proud of her for all that she is.



I can't wait to see where life takes us my Baby Girl but whatever it is, with you by my side, i'm not afraid to face anything that comes or way




Sarina!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOu!!!!!!!

Pretty 'FLY' for a Indian Guy

The other day, Sarii Darling was telling me about how her friends were asking about me and all. This guy named Shaun(or is it Shawn?) said i looked like a supermodel.

DUDE!! Which part of me looks like one(covered or uncovered)? I mean, i'm flattered by the comment but Dude!!! Seriously!! I AIN'T good looking!!! Please!!


Then there is another guy (i can't recall his name) who had wanted to pair SArii with a friend of his and all. He asked her whether i was 'FLY' ! ! !

That really made me burst out laughing. I mean, I know what that means but the image that popped up in my head was hilarious! Gosh! What's with all the Nigga Terminologies aye?




So anw Dude, this ones for you! You better Believe that i'm 'FLY' Homie! Ya really wanna see how 'FLY' i am Dawg?




here goes....




















Now THAT is FLY ! ! !




You asked for it Balls :D

WORK! WORK! WORK!

It's been a while since i've updated my bloggie so here goes. Oh! the title of this post is from the cute line the orc peons in Warcraft say when you assign a task to them.. HA HA HA.. Cute Lah!


Anw,


I've started working as a full timer in Giordano(lucky plaza). Reason being is that the pay is good ($1250 basic). Surprisingly, it was my first job application after NS and i got the job on the day itself. How Cool is that?

So anyway, i got posted to the busiest branch of Gio which is Lucky Plaza and boy is it hectic! There is never a moment to rest and you can hardly stand straight by the time evening comes. What makes it worse is my damn fatigue problem makes it so damn hard but i try my best. I really do...


My manager and my colleagues are really nice. We call our manager Amy and auntie cos she's always promoting stuff at the top of her voice. There's Firdaus, a really nice guy, Ibnor, a reserved MAt who's okay, Michelle, a chinese girl who is fun to joke with, su anne, 2 filipinos, and a couple more whom ive not really talked to much cos of the busy environment.


I was a little intimidated on my first day but i soon got the hang of things. My RSH experience really pays off! hahaha
Running around looking for sizes, folding and endless amount of clothes, running to other stores to get stock etc. Tiring but Fun!!!

Working in LP is really fun cos you get to meet people from many countries. In 4 days, i've met and chatted with people from Ireland, The middle East, Britain, Australia, the Philipines etc. There was even a guy from the Thailand who was telling me all the best places in thailand to go for *you know what*

Thanks but i'll pass Sir! *Eeeew!


Now on to the music that they play...


I couldn't believe my ears when Sum 41's 'WITH ME' played! That's the special song that Sarii and I share. I missed her so damn much when i heard it and what's more, it played 10 times that day! MAJOR heartache from missing her lah!

The rest of the songs are mostly rnb with stuff like 'BLEEDING LOVe' etc

Then theres the token IRRITATING song. this one's by Missy Elliot. Don't know what the damn title is but it's about her shaking her butt 'like an earthquake'.

PUKE lah!!! Gross!!! I mean, no offense to fat people but it's like watching a whale getting electrocuted.

SAri! Nee! can i join the AUPU???? Please! Please!


I'm so gonna burn some rock and punk into a cd when i'm free and play it! Bwahahaha


So yeah. i hope all goes well for me in work and with my medical problem. Give me your blessings Guys!! Need it! hahaha


~To end off this entry, i wanna thank my friends and SArii darling for their support and their understanding. I've not had much time to spend with them ever since i've started work but i'll make it up to them.






EL SENSACION OUT!!!

Ah!! Music to my ears!

Call it boredom or call it randomness but i had this urge to write down the top ten songs i've been listening to this past few weeks. Some of them are on the list for a reason while one or two may leave you with question marks on your head. ANw, here goes..


Number 10

~VALENTINES LETTER - GOODBYE

This is, i believe, the Best song from my buddies. Nice riffs, catchy lyrics.. hmmm.. that goes for pretty much most of their songs but Goodbye has to be my favourite. . Missing is a close number 2 behind :D



Number 9

~AS I LAY DYING - NOTHING LEFT

If i were a wrestler, THIS would be my entrance music! Effin Cool! Fast Paced! A frontman with vocals that DON'T make him sound like a werewolf shitting out a porcupine...Hell yeah!! One of Metalcore's Finest Bands!



Number 8

~MUSHROOMHEAD - BEFORE I DIE

Damn! Old song that brings back the memories of secondary school! hahaha.. nvm




NUMBER 7

~RiHANNA - UMBRELLA

My non metal/rock/punk guilty pleasure! hehehe :D



Number 6

~SERJ TANKIAN -SKY IS OVER

Freakin Beautiful song by the frontman of my FAVOURITE BAND IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!
Nice! Go! Go! Listen!!!


Number 5

~PAPA ROACH - TO BE LOVED

When i need a kick or a boost when i'm feeling the effects of my fatigue, this is the song that perks me up(a little). So yeah! Bleargh!!


Number 4

~THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS - FACE DOWN

Ah! i'm sure this song's on most of your playlists! No explanation needed aye


Number 3

~TRANSPLANTS - DJ DJ

TRANSPLANTS!! LEGENDS!! NUFF SAID!!



Number 2

~SUM 41 - WITH ME

AH! The song that i dedicated to SArii Sweets! Awesome Possum!! hahaha.. The lyrics are just great and they perfectly describe how i feel! Ah! Love! hahaha.. *shakes my monkey ass!! Woohoo!! SArii!! Love Ya!! Aaaaaahhh!!



It comes down to the top song on my playlist...


*Drumroll.....



Numero Uno

~AVENGED SEVENFOLD - AFTERLIFE

I think this is the freakin BEST A7X song! Not really a fan of Shadow's vocals but it's better than some of the crud out there. Syn and Zack are awesome guitarists! The Rev = Cool Drummer! Afterlife is a real pleasure to listen to! Two Monkey Thumbs Up!!



Aye! so yeah! those were the songs that were playing in my ears! feel free to make fun of me for it aye :D




Jason Sensation

Taking a Step back to go Forward

As some of you might know by now, i've decided to take my O levels next year. I've set my eye on a place in Temasek Poly and i intend to do the Veterinary Technology and i'm gonna work my ass off for it. I've had enough of being second best or not being good enough. I'm freakin 22! Gotta grow up sometime you know! I'm still young and with a little hard work, determination and the love and support of SArii Sweets and my friends, i'll get to where i want to be.


Went for an interview at Giordano yesterday and i aced it. They were the only ones who offered a really good salary ( HELLO!!! $1250 for a starting pay plus cash incentives of up to $ 200 plus )

I mean, i really need to save up for my damn medicals and my studies so i had no choice. Well, it's okay :D I mean, after all, it's an honest living and the money doesn't hurt aye. hahaha


Fingers crossed that my medicals go well and that i'll be finally rid of this damn fatigue. (HATE YOU!! FRAG YOU!! AARRRRGGGHH!!! GET AWAY!!! LEAVE!!! ROAARRR!!! F##k! F**k!!)






~Bzzz...Bzzz ..Bzzz

PLease Hold On.. We are Experiencing TEchnical Difficulties...

Bzzz.. Bzzz... Bzzz~





Sorry about that folks..


So like i was saying before insanity got the better of me, i've gotta work really hard. Save Hard and then Study Hard. I really wanna do something good in life and this is the path i intend to take.


Wish me all the best guys :D




EL SENSACION OUT!!!!

Tears for your fears

My heart, It aches..
For You

My eyes burn with tears..
For You

My breaths grow rapid..
For You

i close my eyes and scream..
For you

~You are the one who can make me cry with just one word but i'd be okay cos i love you too much. The pain chokes and suffocates but i ignore it cos my love for you is stronger than it. You are afraid of hurting me but hurt me, you did but like i said, it's okay cos i love you.

~You are my brightest burning star! You light up my life! You are a rough diamond but with time, your flaws will be few. All i ask is for you to take my hand and open your heart. You know i won't let you down...




~My heart, It Beats..
For You

I sing out loud..
For You

I'd take many a fall..
For You

Cos my love is unconditional..
For You

Farewell to the White Uniform

It's finally over. My National Service is Done!. . Finito!


It wasn't easy saying goodbye to the friends and colleagues there. Everyone was sad that i was leaving. An officer gave me a book as a gift, my old course commander Ma'am Raja gave me a hug etc. Heck! even the Chief Warrant Officer opened the door for me and bade me farewell. I guess it's the things you do and the impact you leave behind that makes people feel that way. On the way out, i gave a final salute to my ship and my camp.. On the bus out for the final time


So here begins a new chapter to life. Back to work, paying for my medical fees and then saving up for my studies. It's gonna be tough but i've got the support of my friends and my dear sweet Sarina so... come on world! Give me your Best Shot! I can take It!


After all, they don't call me The Sensation for nothing..


heres a few pics of my NS life.. enjoy...




The view from my camp.. lovely ain't it



Grinning like an idiot


Taking a stretch on the roof..


Wong and myself.. Toothpaste models perhaps?


Jerald and EL Sensacion


Heres one for the ladies and the gays


Dancing on the roof on my last evening in camp


This ones a special one for Sarii! The Sun's setting under my finger..



King of the world aye! Farewell Changi Naval BAse!





Thank you for the memories..

CPL Jason Thomas

Sarii Sweets makes my knees go weak

Sarii!

You've been really awesome (think i've said that countless times)

You make me so happy and i just can't get enough of you. Everytime i receive a sweet sms from you, i can't help but smile cos it makes me really happy.

You make me laugh when you do silly stuff. Your laughter is like the cutest thing to me. I can't stop thinking about you! I miss you so much when you ain't around.


I'm going nuts without you! Book me a place in IMH if i go completely MENTAL!

Thank you for loving me for who i am and even though i ain't the best looking guy or the hunkiest(is that even a word), you know that my heart is good and that is what counts right?


I can't wait to see you soon love

God Bless and Keep you safe..




Jason 'Sari's Sensation' Thomas

How Sweet the Innocence of a child

The other day while at the provision shop, i saw a little chinese boy whom i guessed was around 6 years old, going into the provision shop with a little black kitten on his back. He bought a can of cat food and left the store excitedly. I couldn't help but smile at the sight cos his expression was really adorable.


I paid for my stuff and was walking back home when i saw him sitting near the playground. In his hands, he cradled the kitten and started feeding it. It was so GOSH DARN cute lah! The joy on his face was priceless! That right there, made my day.



That is the magic of a child! Their innocence and the joy they bring into our lives. The simple things in life make them happy and they say the funniest things to make us laugh. I believe that we should all learn from them and appreciate all the gifts we have, no matter how big or small they seem.

I can't wait to have kids of my own! A minimum of 3 for me and i'll be the happiest dad in the world. Taking them to the park to play, helping them with their homework etc.. hehehe.. Gonna be an awesome Dad! Just mark my words :D




So the next time you feel all stressed out, stop to watch a child play. It'll put a smile on your face





EL Sensacion OUT.....