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If you're a composer or a songwriter stuck in coming up with ideas for melodies or lyrics, Andrew Huang's Book of Chance cards might help. Or his other tips or tricks. Sometimes, starting out with a catchy rhythm helps. Also - don't try too hard to come up with a revolutionary or unique melody or words (they've all run out and have already been composed in my opinion). Just what you find catchy or inspiring. Otherwise, you might perpetually become stuck. I believe Lang Lang performed Horowitz' arrangement of the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - which is probably more difficult than the original composition. One look at the Bizet Carmen transcription from Horowitz, it's enough to say, No thanks. It's not just anyone can tackle. That store lady was not only goddamn lazy, but most likely thought - You "look like" someone who should be putting away and shelving the products for them as if they were copy paper haha (along the lines of, "I'm no goddamn Receptionist - you do this!" when it's clearly her job). Delivery drivers only deliver and drop-off. Next time, he should've just unloaded and drove off quick without wasting time in a confrontation. Thursday, October 22, 2026 "We got to go". Jeremy Lin thinking: Fuckin' A - Can't you see I have more important matters to attend to?!! (channeling my inner Ping Pong Playa Jimmy Tsai). I'm in the middle of a DOTA tournament. And who wants to go to a boring-ass lecture or meeting anyway. Haha. 
If you caught an HR ball, who'd you give the ball to if they were trying to act all cute and all? Bart Kwan hands down (picking your nose > chipmunk cheeks or dimples) haha. On a serious note - hell no. Keep that goddamn ball - no one should be obligated to give the ball as charity especially if the kid is several rows back. Does that even make any sense. Why did you even come to the game in the first place you pint-sized Cop-And-A-Half?! Oh right, I didn't know the point of watching a baseball game was to focus getting an HR ball instead of actually watching it. To be fair, baseball is more boring than watching paint dry.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 A new article and interview from John Cho, regarding the 'villainous' role he plays in "Your Mother" (x 3) - https://www.taaf.org/blog/john-cho-on-bringing-depth-to-the-role-of-unhinged-pastor-in-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother I found this film interesting enough to make it worthwhile to eventually rent and watch it (if time or budget permits). The title is interesting enough, probably have to watch it to find out why they titled it this way. In the meantime, I'm currently watching the C-Film "Vanishing Point". A full review forthcoming after finishing. Perhaps Nick The Ear is more of a Shriner's Kid than a Make-A-Wish-Kid haha. Because "he completes them", and there must be plenty of complimentary Shriner's blankets and Hooked-On-Phonics around haha. Monday, October 19, 2026 It seems that the Video Game Pianist 2.0 era has begun - celebrating both video game and classical music together. His new, revised website highlights his full accolades and accomplishments. Aside from maybe Lang Lang and Nobuyuki Tsujii, VGP is more accomplished than most concert pianists combined. Despite all that - the most important thing about music, is that your performance should touch and inspire others. Suffice it to say, Lang Lang's "The Disney Album" is my favorite of his recent ones. It's re-imagining of classic Disney melodies when their animated films were actually good. As with most things these days, everything has gone down in the crapper, ready to be flushed. I think Bart Kwan is right - we're all predators in a way (the predatory practice of watching porn intensely. Right, Bobby Lee and Bart Kwan? haha). If your partner or spouse hates the way you behave out in public or outside, why do they force us or try to play the guilt trip for us to go out in the first place (when some of us prefer to stay home in the first place). The double standard is why I threw away my emotions or shame to begin with. If you have children, it is necessary to sacrifice (it's that much more difficult if you're already mentally ill or have anxiety). Something I haven't really done. Being a life-long reject or outcast, I never gave a sheeeiit about social media issues, dramas / gaslighting and conflicts. We uglies just stay away and just enjoy the show. On the flipside, the post could've been for humorous purposes. The dude is just giggling at her Ass Blubber or Cellulite. I just enjoy and only look forward to the simple things in life - having a fun time with family / friends, eating, sleeping, and passion hobbies. Sunday, October 18, 2026 "Welcome to Shawshank (or Blood Prison) - Your Ass Belongs To Them" haha. Especially when you allow or give permission for physical contact. Haunt season so far has been bigger and better, with new ones some of us haven't seen or heard. Real-life haunted prisons or famous film locations are an extra bonus for sure. There are plenty of quotables from that classic film (nearly everyone's favorite or at least Top 5) - "You know what they say about the Pacific - it has no memory" is one of them. Anyhoo - "Blood Prison" aka "Shawshank" (Ohio Reformatory) it most certainly a top-tier haunt, covering all bases in terms of good scares (animatronics, location, atmopshere, actors, costumes, etc.) Nuhmeh-Gettin' Scammed At A Car Rental-Style! Uh, I'm not sure who the real dumbass is haha. "No, really. No - sincerely, really. No, No - hear me out. You need to get gas from us". Even after saying "No" for the twentieth time. Textbook definition of a scam. Most of us would have been out the door taking our business elsewhere quicker than you can say "Scam". Saturday, October 17, 2026 The Scherzo in B minor Op. 20 is progressing steadily. It's a matter of becoming comfortable with the passages and phrasing however complex it might be. You want to learn music slowly first. And then build up to tempo. I tend to do the opposite unfortunately (because I'm accustomed to the melody already, but to learn the notes you have to take it slow at first). The climax is a doozy. Amongst the chaotic, schizophrenic nature of the melody, there is a very tender, beautiful melody that rivals Mozart's K. 533 second movement (which I call, the "heavenly" movement due to its beauty). Quang Tran has been uploading a lot of his Fried Chicken recipe videos haha. Either he's really proud of it, or he's thinking about opening a fried chicken shop or business. Either way - it's worth it. I'd pay to try his fried chicken, it most likely upends most out there fo' sho'. *Who could imagine Subin as a Pimp, Escort or a Gigolo? haha. I have no idea what that is - it just sounds funny. Haha. Page 2
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