T100 Hong Kong – Shanghai

I got to Hung Hom station around 2:00 PM as it suggested on the ticket. Exchanged HKD to RMB. I tried to find the counter that offer the best rate. Most of the counters offer RMB 100 for HKD 111.7, but I found this “First Exchange” by the station’s main entrance offered RMB 100 for HKD 109. I thought I was lucky and thought about recommending it. But when I exchanged my money the rate was just the same as everywhere else. I asked why did they display HKD 109 for RMB 100. “Ohh, I forgot to change” he replied. [So tip#number one: don't waste your time, just exchange your money at any counter because they offer the same rate - just like at the airport.]

Much like the airport, you will have to go through immigration process but it didn’t take long. The waiting area for T100 (Hong Kong – Shanghai) has duty free shops offer some good deals for last minute shopping.

Boarding the train was a nightmare. I got pushed like a wanted baby doll by middle aged Chinese ladies. There are about 22 rooms, six bed for each. Reading my ticket and I couldn’t figured out which bed is mine. I don’t know where to ask for help, nobody speaks English. All they do was just pushing me around so they can get to their beds and keep their luggage into places. I stood there and look dumb as rock until I found an innocent looking Chinese-boy. I handed him my ticket and use sign language to ask for help. Apparently I was in the right spot and my bed is in the same room as him, on the very top and close to the roof of the train.

The train left Hung Hom station before I even notice and all the chaotic on the walkway has already stopped. I sat quietly on a chair in front of my room and the Chinese boy who helped me earlier joined (I learned later that his English name is Boss).

Boss offered me a can of coffee and we tried to make a conversation with help from phrases at the back of my LonelyPlanet, but it didn’t go very far. Until 45 minutes later when we reached Shenzhen, Henny, an Indonesian girl came and talked to me. Hendy is a university student from Taiwan traveling to Shanghai with her Hong Kongnese friend, Perry. So it becomes a group conversation, four of us – having Henny as a interpreter if I wanted to talk to Boss.

Along the way, I also met an English Ph.D student, Dan, lives in Beijing but traveling to around China. And while we were having a chat, a Chinese man who overheard that I came from Bangkok, Thailand and he got really excited. He talked to me in English, said he has been to Bangkok many times. He likes zhee-mao (at first I didn’t know what it was until I Henny told me that he meant to say “shemale”) in Thailand (HAA!) but now he likes Korean girls more. I didn’t ask his wha his name was but I’m sure if all of my zhee-mao friends see him, they would marry him! LOL

The train stopped in Guangdong for an hour and it was the last city we saw before the sunset. Me, Hendy, Perry and Boss went to a dinner coach together . The food was really good and it amazingly cheap. We shared four dishes (RMB 15 – 25) and order four rice (RMB 1, each!!) and beer (RMB 15). [Tip# two, they only accept Chinses Dollar (RMB) so exhcnage your money before boarding the train]. I felt a little embarrassed because I didn’t know how to use chopsticks on rice properly. But because I was with nice people, they asked for a soup spoon for me

I had so much fun and I think made the right choice coming to Shanghai. Two months ago I wrote about taking this trip and my goals were to be able to make new friends, to be more confident and less shy when talking to strangers, and of course, to see more of China through Chinese people. I could possibly say I was one of the worst people alive. I judged. I was hopping that this trip would change my persepectives toward many things, though my missions have already accomplised before T100 even left Hong Kong. I think I like China now.

Paul Sprite
12.40 AM/ 01.02.10
In the middle of nowhere in China

P.S. The condition of the train is quite good. You get what you pay for. I am on a hard-sleeper bed, the cheapest one, and it wasn’t so bad. I wouldn’t compare my 20-hour flight experience with T100, though if I have a choice I’d take a train more often from now on.

Weekend in Hong Kong 30.01.10

I had a good weekend in Hong Kong. The friends that I stayed with took me out for a big lunch at in Central on Saturday. Took a stroll in Causeway Bay and Temple Street (Jordan Station, Exit A) in Kowloon in the evening. Temple Street (aka Ya Ma Tai) is said to be Men’s Market (while Ladies’ Market is in Mooing Kok, Kowloon), selling everything you could possibly imagine. I went there and what it said in the travel guide is true. Here you can find cheap t-shirts, paints, mp3 players, cool street signs, souvenirs, fake movie and TV series dvds, sex-toys (yep!) – just about everything but the baby! It’s worth checking out.

Didn’t plan for Saturday night but went out with some friends to Zoo (Shuen Wan MTR station), Volume and Propaganda (Hollywood Road / HKD 240 for entry fee at Propaganda). I had a fun nigh-tout with fun people, and stayed until after 4 in the morning. We went to South Bay Beach for lunch and just to chill out with some people on Sunday. It was just simple but very relaxing. Went to Raf a friend of mine, for dinner in Central.

Time flies and I didn’t get to see some other friends that I wanted to see. Timothy and Jer, if you’re reading this, I’m sorry but hopefully next weekend.

HKG 29.01.10

So, I have been in Hong Kong for two days now.

Despite the Killer’s Asia Tour cancellation and stupidly lost HKD500 bill, I am enjoying my visit so far (I always enjoy Hong Kong anyway). I am staying at my friend’s place in Mid-Level (thank you, thank you, thank you) on Hong Kong island. It’s a nice district – peaceful, though the tumultuous Central is still at arm’s length via the kilometer-long Escalator.

Today, I went to collect my Hong Kong – Shanghai train ticket at Hung Hom Train Station and spent the rest of my afternoon in Kowloon. Because I lost quite a big a mount of money (think I might have lost it when I pulled out my phone out of my pocket), so I asked them to downgrade my ticket to a cheaper, lower one. Basically, I will be spending 20 hours on a hard-sleeper on the way to Shanghai. I’m sure, I’ll have a lot of fun.

I roamed around East Tsim Sha Tsui after collecting my tickets, and accidentally ended up at the Avenue of Stars (AKA Jackie Chan’s Street).

Located by the Victoria Harbour, this boardwalk has Walk of Fame like the one in Hollywood: with handprints of Hong Kong’s superstars on the ground. There are plenty of seaside eateries and hip cafes located nearby, too. It wasn’t busy this afternoon, though it could be very popular in the evening. This seems to be one of the most romantic spots with spectacular views overlooking the Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skycrapers.

I took a few pictures and spent half an hour (pretended to be) reading on the bench by the water. But my feet got itchy again. I can’t stay in one place for too long when I travel, so I left to visit Hong Kong Museum of Art close by. HKD 10 for admission fee.

The museum now hosts a few special exhibitions, though my favorite one is The Ultimate South China Travel Guide – Canton in Hall 2. Ideally, the exhibition tells the history of Guangzhou during the 1685 – 1893 (i.e. from the opening of Canton as a trade port until the outbreak of the First Opium War).

What interesting about this exhibition is that; instead of just putting up all pieces of art on the walls like the others, they add hilarious travel guide (descriptions) next to each beautiful paintings and photos – dividing into many sections like in LonelyPlanet. Sections include: how to get there, where to stay, what to see, where to eat and drink, what to buy, annual festivals, and of course, some useful Chinese Pidgin English phrases. Though the travel is only applicable if you travel during mid 16th – late 18th century. Ha! So many of the descriptions provided made me giggle. Below are some of the examples that I jotted down;

East Tsim Sha Tsui

Alfresco Seaside Dining

Avenue of Stars, Kowloon

Jackie Chan’s Handprint

Arriving Hong Kong Island in style with Star Ferry

Tram in Central Hong Kong

Seaside Seafood Restaurants in Kennedy Town

H&M, Central – Hong Kong

“Built right in the middle of the Pearl River on a sand bar south of the city, this fort enjoys more fame than the French Folly Fort. In 1665, when the Dutch came and requested to trade with China, they seized this fort and were, as a result, expelled. No wonder it is known to foreigners as the Dutch Folly Fort” or,

“The favorite excursion for every foreigner in South China is a trip to a Hong merchant’s estate. Best of the Best: Howqua’s opulent villa and garden, just a stone’s throw away from the Sea-screen temple. This is a family of immense wealth who has produced a few generation of Hong merchants, a hereditary post. VIPs or those few lucky enough may be greeted by the host in person. And if you are more than lucky, you may even get a glimpse of the host’s wife or one of his concubines”

The exhibition is on until March 28, 2010. If you’re in Hong Kong and have no plan for the weekend, add this one up on your to-do list. It’s educational, entertaining and worthwhile.

Before the sunset, I took a ferry across the harbour to Central (only HKD 2) and took a tram just for fun (only HKD 2, too) to Kenny Town for dinner. Although the traffic was bad (yes, even on a tram line), it wasn’t as bad as my morning ride in Bangkok.

Well, I guess, that’s it all for today.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I’m surprised my blog has been clicked over 20.000 times now. Thank you.

Paul.

I LOVE PANDA

I do…

And I don’t just love any panda, but a particular one – Ling Ping 740 (740 is her ID#). Ling Ping, 7 months old, is a daughter of Ling Hui and Chung Chung (the couple given as diplomatic gifts to Thailand from China.) The family is now on vacation in ChIang Mai Zoo.

If you have True Vision at home (only in Thailand) turn to CH19, Panda Channel, or click here and choose “Panda TV”, to watch panda reality show.

Watch my beloved Ling Ping doing her daily routine; sleeping, medical check-up, sleeping, playing with her mom, sleeping, and sleeping – 24/7. So adorable!! See photos below.

[PICS from Pantip.com]

Bangkok Festive Season

Bangkok walkabout can’t get any more fun and enjoyable than doing it in Decemeber. When the festive season comes, Bangkokers sure know where to go for a walk – Ratchadumri and Ratchaprasong.

See the proof below. (These may require a little bit of imagination, sorry for bad quality photos)

Yes, it’s certainly a red-zone for loners. If you’re without a bf or gf, bring your bffs or family. No one deserved to be alone during this time of the year

BTW: R.I.P. Brittany Murphy

0.1 before Europe Backpacking

I plan to overcome one of my (dearest) fears after new year 2010. I’m going to China!!!

I told some friends that China is a country I never want to visit (no offense). It’s crowded, noisy, with polluted air, language barrier, and no Facebook!! That was a perspective from someone who knew nothing about China.

Being a student and working as a travel writer has changed my point of view to China. I have read (a lot) about this fascinating and powerful country. It sounds and looks very interesting. China is, undoubtably, highly added on any traveller’s “Want to go to…” map. Still, I’m scared of all those things mentioned earlier. I really don’t know what to expect but hopefully I’ll learn…

So, here the plan. I’m going to Hong Kong January 28, see the Killers concert and spend the weekend there. Then catch an overnight train from Hong Kong to Shanghai. Spending a couple of days in Shaighai, staying in a six-bed dorm at one of the hostels. Come back to Hong Kong on the following weekend (February 5 – 7), see MUSE concert on Saturday night and come back to Bangkok.

Now that my decision is made, all I have to do is to apply for leaves (hopefully my boss will approve), visa to China, and book the train ticket. I’ve never taken a train before (Skytrains and underground doesn’t count), so this trip shall contains a lot of fun and excitement.

I promise I’ll keep a day-to-day journal with lot of photos.

Related Entry: 11:04:09

Big Crush

Okay, this is very personal and I haven’t been writing about something like this for…uh, forever, but I really need to get it off my chest. I haven’t feel this “childish” for a long while now.

But this is an unusual one. It causes so much trouble today that i have to google ‘dealing with a big crush’

On a positive note, I started to add some cheesy love songs that I rarely listen to these days back on my iPod. And so, did I start to read Twilight saga again.

Well yeah, I have a crush on someone (a big one) and a person like me would never have the guts to tell… but that’s cool.

This is ridiculous and a little pathetic but I guess I am a happier person now. That’s all. So relieved.

22

I’m turning 22 next week, but let me tell you about last night.

At first it was fun. I had dinner with a couple of friends and then went to a party. I left my friend around midnight and I though, oh, maybe I should drop by at Silom Soi 2 – DJ Station!!

Well, I went. I met friends and people I know. It was good fun until I realized that everyone is with someone – or if not, they find seem to find someone. Well, no, my intention when going out is never hardly to find someone to hook up with. Most of the time, I go out because I want to be with friends on Saturday night. But last night I had a really terrible feeling, I don’t know why. I felt like I need to do something to prove that I still “got it” right! (drama!!) (stupid aint it?)

Lots of eye candies but wasn’t much successful. No one wanted to talk me nor did I really want to talk to anyone. I must have looked bored and slightly drunk. Wait, that’s not all! I humiliate myself by posting “Where can I buy a bf that last for a week or so?” on my Facebook status. Wahaha!

Back to the start: I am turning 22 next week, but I feel like I am turning into 30s

Next time I’ll tell you about DJ Station – the biggest and arguably the best place for Bangkok gay experience.

Levi Johnston in Playgirl (2)

Like I said, no full frontal-nudity from Levi Johnston in Playgirl. And here is the second set:

If you’re wondering who the heck he is.. this may help

“Levi Johnston is an model and actor ( he was not a model until he dropped his pants for Playgirl )from Alaska(!). He first became a media-whore gained media attention in August 2008 when Sarah Palin, who was running for Vice President on the Republican Party ticket, announced that her daughter was five months pregnant and that Johnston was the father. After the birth of the baby in December 2008, Johnston and Bristol Palin canceled their plans to marry and ended their relationship because Sarah Palin said so. Since that time, Johnston has pursued a place in the entertainment industry and he and the Palin family have engaged in public feuds.” (Wikipedia.com)

Levi Johnston in Playgirl

Interesting!

No, there ain’t Jonston’s Johnson flying around, though rumors has it…”it’s no big deal”

Well, here is the first set of Levi’s photos, by photographer Greg Weiner.

They will add more photos in Playgirl’s members area (NO!, I’m not a member) next week and the week after. If you want to see more, make some donation and they’ll let you in.

11.04.09

Okay, where to start…

I was surprised when I looked at my WordPress’s stats and found that people still checking my pages (someday it hits over 50 views.) One main reason why I haven’t updated anything for the past months is because there isn’t much going on, but I guess I can’t really put it that way. Actually, a lot of things had happened – so much happened that I am not sure where my future is heading.

Well, here is something interesting. The other day I came across a questionnaire, asking what are the most amazing things I have done/seen in a lifetime. I got stuck. A simple personal question but I couldn’t really find an answer. Haven’t I, at all, done/seen a single thing in life that amazes me, and is worth memorizing? Or is it because I am a kind of person that doesn’t appreciate things in life? Well, I don’t know.

It’s funny how a simple question inspires me (actually, it’s more like a wake up call or a big slap into my face) that I ought to do something in life. I am turning 22 in a month, getting older and closer to death everyday. I guess it’s now or never.

So, I make a plan to backpack Europe for a couple of months (or longer) when I finish school (hopefully) at the end of 2010. My plan is to visit 18 European countries including Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, England, France, Monaco, Italy and Greece – respectively.

When I said I make a plan, I don’t just list countries that I want to visit. I study the map and the possibility. I have (but not all) information of: how, where and when to apply for visas; where to start; which bus, train or flight to take; where to stay and how much money would the whole trip costs me.

All my family, friends, and (especially) the ex-s know how much I love making plan. And, they (sure as hell) know that when a person like me makes a serious plan – I usually make it happen.

That’s all. Fingers crossed! xx

Paul Sprite

Trapped in Lindsay Lohan’s life (?)

 

Some knew and some didn’t. 

Well, I was asked by a magazine to write a drinking journal for seven days. They are running an article on “Do we have drinking problem?” (Yes, you may think they are asking the right person).

Simple and easy, I basically need to record every glass of alcohol that I drink for a week. Sounded like fun, so I agreed to do it.

A week later, I went through my drinking log before I send it in. I was surprised – not of how much I drink, but I was surprised of reasons that made me drink. Bad!

It was the same feeling when you check your credit card bills and find that you just spent a lot of money on Backstreet Boys greatest hits CD and some lame t-shirts from GAP. It was the same feeling when you calculate the amount of times that you spend on Facebook or Perezhilton.com when at work.

It was bad. And, well, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go public about this. My mom and dad are certainly not going to be proud about it. But I sent it anyway because I made a commitment with them.

A week later, an editor of the magazine contacted me and said that they decided not to publish my part because of the limitation space on the magazine. Also, because I am a little bit (too) young and might be a bad example for other kids. (Oups!)

Thanks god and thank him! I was relieved. As much as I love attentions, this is not something that I would and/or should go for (though I can’t deny that there isn’t a tiny part of me that wanted to). It’s for the best.

Those who know what I was up to and look forward to read/see my drinking log will be disappointed. But if you are still (so) interested (and because you are my friends), I am going to share it with you. Scroll down a little, below is the copy that I sent to the magazine. 

 

 Junior Travel Writer, Student/ Nattaphol Suksuyuth/ 21

 

Sunday 14th July,

00:05: Drinking a can of Heineken while surfing on Facebook. Looks like everyone is going out tonight. I think I should join them.

00:40: At D.J. Station. Just finished my second whiskey on the rocks. I can’t find any of my friends, yet. I probably should go down stairs and drink more.

01:00: Good conversations with a stranger lead to a free whiskey and Coke. Sweet!

01:30: Boring! Leaving Silom to join friends from school on Kao San Rd.

02:00: Are you kidding me, 180 Baht for a small bottle of Heineken? Am I on Kao San or at Bedsupper Club? I’ll just have a bucket of whiskey and Coke then.

03:00: One more beer while having a late supper with friends. It’s OK. I’ll go to the gym tomorrow.

Total alcohol units: 11.5

Monday 15th July,

22:30: Drinking two glasses of red wine at the dinner with a friend.

Total alcohol units: 2

Tuesday 16th July,

Total alcohol units: 0

Wednesday 17th July,

Total alcohol units: 0

Thursday 18th July,

Total alcohol units: 0

Friday 19th July,

19:30: Don’t know what to write on a birthday card. Hope a glass of vodka and Coke will help.

20:15: One more drink while listening to Valerie (Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse.) I am so ready for the night.

21:00: At the party. The host welcomes me with a glass of vodka and Coke.

21:15: Awkward! Apx. 50 people here and I only know five of them. Shot of tequila for the extra confidence. Sweet!

22:10: Fun party and nice people. Feeling like 80% of Silom population is here. Drinking my eighth drink for the night – still sticking with vodka and Coke.

22:50: Ahh, this is my eleventh drink and I now believe in the six-degrees of separation theory. It’s a small world when: your friend has a friend who is a friend of your ex, who is now in back to Wisconsin and goes to the same school in Hawaii as your new student exchange friend in Bangkok, who also knows your friend in high school. Ha!

23:50: My last drink (14th) at the party. We’re all heading out to Silom.

Total alcohol units: 14

Saturday 20th July,

00:25: At D.J. Station. Tired of vodka so I’m back to my standard – whiskey on the rocks.

00:40: Drinking Snow White and networking with seven people on a balcony.

01:00: Can’t read my…can’t read my….no you can’t read my poker faceee… I’M DRUNK DANCING

01:15: A friend gets me a glass of vodka + Red Bull…. Trying to kill me or something?

P.S. I lost count ever since that drink

12:30: omfg, htf did I get home last night. Bad hangover – even my hair hurts!

23:30: Going out (as usual). Run out of Coke, so I make myself vodka and orange juice instead.

23:50: Another vodka and orange juice while singing along to Sex on Fire (King of Leon) – good song isn’t it? Heading out now.

Total alcohol units: 5 (approximately)

Sunday 21st July,

00:10: On Silom Rd, same place and spot. “On the rock, please.”

00:30: Everybody is talking about last night(mare). That is quite embarrassing. I’ll get another one on the rocks and that will be my last for tonight.

01:10: The night is still young and I shouldn’t be standing with my hands empty. I’ll jut get something light(er) – whiskey and Coke. Last one, I promise.

04:00: Home sweet home!

Total alcohol units: 3

Alcohol units overall: 35.5 approximately

 

So, do I have a drinking problem ?

 

Paul S.

s.nattaphol@yahoo.com

www.facebook.com/paul.sprite

www.twitter.com/presidentpaul

 

Yes and No!

Yes, I know that my blog is not-up-to-date anymore. Though, thank you very much for all e-mails and supports. 

Yes, I have been very busy with both work and school. I am enjoying what I am doing now, writing.

I am still doing okay in school. I just finished the last final examination for my Junior Year (Year Three) last Friday. And this semester I am expecting three As and two (at least) B. For my Senior Year which will begins in August, I only have 12 subjects left. And now we are having a three months holiday(!) from school, though I do not have a summer break like others because I have to work. (ouch!). 

Oh!, last March, I went to Hong Kong and Macau. Man that was SWEET!. The little paradise – Hong Kong,  was massive and beautiful. Importantly, I saw COLDPLAY!!! As much as I enjoyed Snow Patrol, Franz Ferdinand, or Linkin Park gigs in the past years. I have to say that Coldplay’s concert in Hong Kong was the best one I have ever been to  (yes, a lot better than when they were in Bangkok in 2004). 

I did not enjoy much of Macau though (except the fact that I won [quite] load of money from the casino). When I was in Macau I felt like I was being raped by everyone there because no body speak English to me. 

That is pretty much about what my life is about now. I promise to write more often from now on, though I might be a little bit busy writing the Philippine guide for our new portal website (for work) this coming weeks.  Stay tuned, I have a lot to tell  

 

PS: If you are a Tweeter, follow me on http://twitter.com/PresidentPaul (I have 45 followers now, lol)

xx

paulliveblog@gmail.com

I Want to be Young when I am Young

I cannot wait to go back to school again. Yesterday, I had such a amazing time with friends that I have not met for so longggggg. 

It made me realized what I have missed and have been missing for the past two years. I  missed playing broad games during the break. I missed all the gossips. I missed watching  ’American Pie’  in the VDO rooms or fooled around with the library lady with the phrase “And then…and then…and then” from  ’Dude, where is my car?’.  I missed tutoring with a group of friends before the examination week. And most of all, I missed hanging with people around my age.  

I only had a chance to enjoy college for half of the first semester in my freshmen year (year one), then I had to get a job to support my expenses. And that what caused the distances between me and the others in my year. At the time, all I thought about was making money and I got carried away with it.  It used to be a few days/week, then I asked for more and more until I became a full-time employee. 

I did not noticed it, all I knew was that I was too busy to join any stupid clubs or trips they invited me. I went to school less often in my sophomore years, and so hanging out with friends.

Most of the people at school have given up on asking me to do anything with them. And some of people surprised to see me sat in the exam, they thought I quit or re-entry another university because I rarely showed up.  

Last week was the first day of my second semester in my junior year. One of my class was cancelled, so I spent time hanging out with some groups and I enjoyed it. We played broad games in the student lounge, had lunch, gossiped the others (I only listen to them, it was not mean but laughable), my last class was more enjoyable because four of us accidentally registered the same section. 

I am not quite sure how I feel about it, but all I could think about is that I want to go to school everyday now. I want to have fun like others in my year. I want to have some crazy plan during the weekend and not worried being on time at work the day after.  I do not want to sit in class alone or do a group work with other strangers. I want some youthful dramas going on in my life. I just want to be young when I am still young… and I only have a few semesters left to be so.

F!X ME

 

FiX ME

F!X ME, by Paul Sprite

 

What do you usually do when things are going wrong, when all those dissatisfactions in life never seem to end? Are you running to the one you always count on, or are you waiting for someone to come and rescue you? What if the person you are running to is not there, or what if ‘waiting’ seems hopelessness? To avoid double disappointment situations, I would listen to my favorite songs instead. I have each song that perfectly fits to different situations. Songs that every time I listen to and I can take it to myself that they were written just for me; to make me feel better, to lift me up, to fix me.  

“When you try your best but you don’t succeed, when you get what you want but not what you need, when you feel so tired but you can’t sleep, stuck in reverse…” (Fix You, by Coldplay)  

Yes, we have had those moments in life: It when you tried to bring the best out of you, to be someone but somehow you felt like you are never good enough. It’s when you fail into despair and thought that all things you have done were in vain. That is when you felt like giving up on whatever you reached for, but you couldn’t move on from it because you didn’t feel strong enough. We all have had one of those days and the song composer understands how you feel because you’re neither the first nor the last one who would feel this way.

 “…no, you’re not alone ‘cause everybody’s out there on their own. But you were one of the scene trying to be like no ones ever been…” (You’re Not Alone, by Embrace)  

Sometime, the situation is not that bad, and perhaps sometime we are enjoying torture our feelings and ourselves which is worst than letting anyone else hurting you. And even when you think there is no one going to come and save you, you are not alone. At this moment there are 6,727,094,555 people in the world. Maybe, one or more of in those six billion people might be listening to the same song, having the same problems, and feeling the same way as you. Perhaps, you have been sad enough about it and it time for you to get on with your life. Yes, the songs guided me. 

 “… Your hands are mine to hold, speak to me. When all you’ve gotta keep is strong, move along, move along like I know you do. And even when your hope is gone, move along, move along, just to make it through…” (Move Along, by the All American Rejects)

 Whether breaking up, losing your job, or tired of being alone, this is a four minutes song telling what  you have to do is work your way through the bad moments. As you might find or receive helps and guidance on the road. Since life is a journey without destination, thus, do not stop because in life there is always more to see, to explore, to experience. The pain you feel is just a practice in life, we’re just warming up. Learn from your mistakes, and as long as life does not kill you then ride on it.

There is no need to be depressed or crying in desperate and wonder why you can’t be in one of those shoes. Why don’t you do it my way, chose some tunes and then make it your favorites? When you listen to them, thinking that someone is singing for you, to mend you. These songs will be a hug when your sprit is sag, faith for you to believe, and love to full-fill your missing pieces. And of course these songs will always be there whether in CDs, cassettes, or playlists on your iPOD—they will never disappoint you when you need them.

Paul Sprite

 

Your Game

A Million Miles to Nowhere:Paul Sprite

Everybody loves playing games. Although, when we were young we might enjoy hide & seek, as we get older, we would prefer games that especially invented for adults; like mind-reading. As I said, everybody loves games and no one would stop playing it, at least until someone gets hurt.  

 

When I said that I can be really dumb sometime when on dates, I meant it. And reading people is what I am sucked at. Heck, it is not easy like noticing traffic lights when you are driving.  And in order to stay safe, I would quit like any loser would do. Then again, most of the times I would be too dumb and too blind to notice the sign, weather I should stay or should I back off.

 

I do not understand why can’t it be easier, why do people find it’s difficult to be straightforward? Wouldn’t it be easier to say ‘no, I don’t like you’? Wouldn’t it be nicer to say things that you wanted to say?

 

And when I said ‘everybody loves games and they won’t stop playing it, at least until someone gets hurt’ Perhaps I am the one who signed up for the game, and perhaps I won’t stop playing it until I get hurt.

 

Lies

 

Lies, one of my favorite ‘heartbreaking’ song from my favorite romance film ever—Once. The movie won 2007 Academy Award for Best Original Song and uncountable minor awards from world across. (I shall talk about movie itself next time)

Lies: Some people will just lie to cover another lie, to make it through the day.  

“…You’re moving too fast for me


And I can’t keep up with you


Maybe if you slowed down for me


I could see you’re only telling
lies, lies, lies


Breaking us down with your
lies, lies, lies


When will you learn
…”


Interview with Paul Sprite

 

Here is the interview with Paul Sprite. A Writer for http://paulsprite.wordpress.com which just lunched today.

Paul Sprite at Sentosa, Singapore

Q: What exactly should I call you?

A: Paul, or Sprite, or Nattaphol Suksuyuth. Call me whichever you prefer. But I guess Paul is the easiest one. Sprite may sounds funny and perhaps sounds like a puppy’s name. Nattaphol Suksuyuth is probably too long, but that is my official name on both passport and ID card.

 

 Q: What do you do?

A: I am a junior at BUIC (Bangkok University International College) majoring in Business English. And currently working as a Junior Writer for bangkok.com. It’s a cool job but is very difficult as I have to write in English, and obviously I am not native English speaker. Most of my writing are boring, lack of fancy and catchy words. I still have a lot of things to learn to be a good writer.

 

Q: Sounds like you’re not enjoying it, ever thinking about quitting the job?

A: Hell yeah, most of the time when I get stuck in writing. Maybe I am not creative enough or….I don’t know. But I know that now I have a great chance to learn and to become what I always wanted to be, so I want to give it the best shot. I am now still on probation period and after three months my boss shall decide whether I am good enough to stay or not. If not, then I will just go back and focus on study. 

 

Q: How do you manage your schedules?

A: Ohhh…it’s complicated, you don’t want to know. Let’s say, at least I have one-day off a week which is good. When I was working as an Officer at Wall Street Institute before, I worked and studied seven-day a week. I had no life! (Laugh)

 

Q: Sounds like a busy guy, ever miss normal teenagers life?

A: I’m twenty-year old now, not a teenager anymore. But yes, I wish I can enjoy more of my young adult life like other people who are same age as mine. You know, I know less than ten people at my college. Then again, I am not sorry because I get paid for work I do and I get to know different kind of people through works.  Especially when I have such a good job now, still I wish I have more friends though.

 

Q: As a busy guy, do you have time for a relationship?

A: I do have time. I am not a workaholic. I work and study six-day a week doesn’t mean I don’t have time for a relationship. My weekdays in the evening usually free. The only reason I stay late in the office is because going home right after work is a nightmare, stuck in Bangkok’s traffic is not fun at all.

 

Q: So do you have one then?

A: (laugh) I wish…I usually sucked at dating though. I don’t know why…maybe I am too cocky and most of people don’t like that…In order to avoid wasting both of our time, these days when I go on a date I try to be who I really am. Then again, somtime I don’t really know whether I am on a date or just meeting a new friend. I can be really dumb sometime.

 

Q: What are you like when you are in a relationship?

A: As for date, I tried to be less sweet as much as possible because I am scared of the rejection. I have been rejected millions times before and I can never get used to it, so I play it safe. But once we are together, I’d totally go mad about it and would do anything for that person, but I could turn into a jealous freak sometime.

 

Q: Have you ever cheated on any of your exs?

A: Unfortunately, I have, and I regret all things I’ve done. And I swear I would never ever be that person again. Those were just lessons in life.

 

Q: Are you straight, bi-sexual, or gay?

A: Pffttt……what kinda question is that? (Laugh) I am currently into boys, but I was a bi-sexual and a straight boy in early high school years. I even had a girlfriend, too.

 

Q: What did she say when she find out you were into boys?

A: Nothing much…she then, turned out to be lesbian for the rest of high school years. Unfortunately, she got pregnant…with a boy…. and she is getting married next month. That’s too bad because we are same age, and I wish she could have enjoyed more of her life before becoming a mother with million responsibilities. But I wish she all the best and I believe that she is going to be a good mother and wife. We are still good friend, and perhaps she is one of my best friends until today (smile).

 

Q: Right, so what is your expectation in boy?

A: Hmmm…Not much really, perhaps a nice person, sense of humor is a must, and good looking guy would be nice (laugh) I’m sure, I’ll know when I see one.

 

Q: Fair enough, what do you normally do in your free time?

A: I love concerts and watching movies. Other than that, I enjoy reading, and drinking. And oh…travel, too, if my schedule allows for a long trip

 

Q: Alright, so this is the last question. What else should we know more about you?

A: Seriously? Well, just stick around, I guess… Until then you will probably know more about me. Cheers!