| Lately, I've been finding myself looking for music that I haven't heard since my university years - or, in some cases, as far back as early high-school.
Recently, I've re-introduced myself to the brilliant songwriting, intricate guitar work, and meaningful lyrics of the Tragically Hip. Within a matter of a year, I've nearly decupled my collection of their CDs (that 10x, in case anyone's asking). I've also actively sought out CDs from rap acts (yes, rap) such as Digital Underground and Dream Warriors (I was only half-way successful in that regard). Billy Joel and Talking Heads are a couple of my recent acquisitions over and above that. I'm also considering getting (if I can find them) CDs from Crowded House, Blue Rodeo, and I'm always on the lookout for a replacement to my lost copy of Black and Blue's self-titled album 藍與黑 (they're a Hong Kong band - too bad Sony won't be doing a re-release of the album anytime soon).
Maybe it's because I have a bit more disposable income now than I did in University, maybe it's because of the fact that many recordings from back then (when tapes were more prevalent than they are now) have been converted to digital form, maybe it's because I enjoy the challenge of a good hunt, maybe it's because their songs bring back nostalgic memories of yesteryear, or maybe it's because those songs are just written so well that they've withstood the test of time - whatever the reason, I'm now in "Seek and Purchase" mode.
God save my bankbook. (Oh wait... :P ) |
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| Thanks, Vancouver Canucks - it was good while it lasted. |
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| 是否我太過執著於一些可能得不到的道歉呢? 我覺得不是。
小時候，父母和教師教我有錯就要認。
無奈，近幾年有些人（朋友，家人）對我不起，但不肯認錯。
道歉不會要你死的。
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| So tired. I don't know if it's the residual bits of the flu talking to me, or if it's "shell-shock"esque fatigue of the daily grind, or if there's just something generally wrong with my body. All I know is I want to take time off to rest up.
Sadly, no rest for the weary. My next "break" won't be until after year-end. Damn. |
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| In a way, I'm kind of glad that Mike Gillis hadn't sold the farm to get any flashy names for the Canucks. Trading for big names at the deadline never really works out that well - you either have the thrust in your team to carry you to the playoffs (and to the Cup), or you fix it early in the season. Late-season trades rarely, if ever, push teams over the top.
On the other hand, I do fear that there's not enough depth on the team to carry us far. But we'll just have to see. |
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