Blue and Black Dress or White and Gold Dress?

A picture took the internet or 'broke' the internet with "What color is this dress?"

When I logged in to Facebook this morning, I've seen the photo twice and didn't think much of it, but then more and more posts about it came out...friends keep posting the same and asking the same thing "what color is the dress?"...

To me...it's clearly BLUE AND BLACK!! 

But some people think otherwise..and my first thought of people who said it's white and gold was just messing around. It's just a silly thing. but the more I read comments and posts, the more I get intrigue and dragged into...LOL.

I copied the photo and showed to my boyfriend, his answer was 'blue and gold'..well that's new.

But he wasn't alone. Some friends say so too. But the thing that gets me are the ones who said it's 'white and gold'...I mean 'How?'...how can you see that? It's clearly BLUE AND BLACK! 

There are those who said "this morning it's white and gold..now it's black and blue" or vice versa...

Really? FOR REAL?? It changed? Are you looking at the same photo?? Are you just messing around??

So ok, maybe we have different resolutions on our computer or smartphone, laptop, etc...

But I showed the picture on my phone to my brother and parents and they say it's white and gold!

Noooooooo!! It drove me nuts! I don't really get myself into something silly like this...but, this is indeed is crazy! I feel like i'm the crazy one..not that I'm not, but having the whole family seeing it's white and gold and not blue and black makes me feel like I'm totally the weird one!

There are theories about why the color appears different to people.

One theory was this (taken from 'BradTheLadLong) : who says it's an experiment, and emotions plays a part on it!

So, emotions play a part on it? According to this, I'm having some kind of negative event in my life, thus seeing the dress as blue and black. Hmmm. This is somewhat untrue..and turns out, this was just a scam (I read).

And then, there's another one came out...

So this says the brains play part of it. Could be.. I saw blue and black, thus I'm right brained..that said I'm generally creative and imaginative, favoring the arts...thats true. I like arts. I have huge imaginations and creative. But wait...what about those who saw it 'blue and gold?' Is that mean they both-brained? or those who first saw it white gold, now sees it differently? How does that explained it?

The matter still goes on. And this (I would say memes) came out..

Haha..but no. I've been on both side looking at the picture, and still sees blue and black. One of my cousin say she still sees it as white and gold, being hungry and not. So yeah, whoever did this, theory debunked. LOL.

I'm not sure if this craziness has been fully explained, but I read a lot of those explanations, eyes playing tricks, brain playing tricks..whatever it is...my brain is tired trying to figure it out! And I'm gonna let it go. For real. This happen. I got into it, and I'm letting it go.

It was a good drama that a lot of people got into. I'd like to see some other stuff thats not as crazy tomorrow...ahaaa...

 Found this, and it cracked me! 

Esmee Denters enters The Voice UK 2015!

ESMEE DENTERS

I was on YouTube, listening to Maxwell's "This Woman's Work" (originally Kate Bush's), when I click on a guy singing the song on The Voice UK. He was good. And on the left side, I saw a name I recognize..Esmee Denters! I didn't know she was going for The Voice this year!  She sang "Yellow" by Coldplay for her blind auditions. I got to be honest, I've heard her better than this, but she still got it. She is so confident on the stage. I truly believe she is meant to be a singer.

Esmee's singing 'Yellow' for her blind audition 

She was confident on the stage, and really know how to work it. I was on the edge of my seat when she was on the last verse of her song and not a chair turned. I was hoping either Will or Rita will turn. I was nervous, I could only imagine how she felt at that moment. Being someone who passionate about music as much as her, I wanted this for her. I was surprised when they all turned! This is GOOD! I feel that after what she had gone through, she needed this to boost her back into the music scene. The rest are hard work, but I believe with her experience, she can give her best.

Seeing the first minute of her clips was heartbreaking. I mean for someone who have had the taste of being in the music industry and the fame and things slowly slipping off in a matter of short time, that she now working on a yogurt shop to support herself. From working with Justin Timberlake, going on tour with him, having a top 10 song on the chart, and then back to just uploading videos on Youtube and working on normal hours. But like she said, 'It's music business'. it's about selling stuff as well. She's not alone on this though. Many (one time) artists have tried to make a come back through shows like The Voice and I also catch some on American Idol. The music world is tough. You get compliments, you get critiques, people supporting as well as people trying to bring you down. It's not just about having voice, and/or looks but also having someone to support you as fans to keep you on top of the scene. Being in the situation where one minute she's on the top and the next she's struggling to maintain her career, has truly humbled her. An experience learnt.

First song of Esmee that got me hooked!

Singing "Irreplaceable" by Beyonce 

I remember the first time I heard of Esmee. I was learning Beyonce's song "Irreplaceable" on Youtube and came across Esmee's acapella cover of it. She was young and pretty and sounded so sweet. I was hooked on her voice and went to watch her other videos. Most of her early videos was acapella and I liked it. It really showed how talented she was then. She also played music tracked and sing along. One of my favorite song and she sang it so sweetly. I did this song recently, but not as sweet as this!

Esmee singing "Like A Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae 

This would be my definite favorite of her covers. "It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars. Her voice and the feelings was totally connected. Maybe I was just on an emotional state when I first heard of this song sung by her, but listening to it again now, it still sounded the same and I still have the feelings like the first time I heard of her. She does know how to put on emotional feelings on her singing, and she definitely can sing slow emotional ballad songs and not just the upbeat-lets-dance pop songs.

Esmee covering "It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars"

Her videos have a lot of views, and was lucky enough to be discovered by Justin Timberlake! I mean that is huge! Not ALL talented singer get the exposure of being viewed, let alone being discovered. And that is how having a huge group of fans can help your music career. Having your song shared on media social is (in my opinion) important if you are serious about having a career in this business. The path that she choose has given her a lot of experience and opportunities. Being an artist is not just having a voice and (or) looks and lookin' sexy on the music videos, but it also comes with hard work, and be wise, so you don't get dubbed by some agency who is only milking your money and left you with 5 minute fame or nothing at all.

Esmee Denters ft Justin Timberlake on "Love Dealer" 

I loved when this video was out. This was (and still is) a good pop song. Looking at her at that moment and remembering how I first known that girl was singing in her bedroom, and now working on studios and making a video with the very sexy Justin Timberlake, this was truly a success. Indeed something to be look back and say that was an amazing experience, I did that, and that was definitely one of the highlight of my life... I know I would say something like that! 

Esmee's latest original song "Anything For The Money"

Esmess had been doing projects and putting herself out there to keep on promoting her music. She has been independent since 2013, but still going on performing here and there. Entering 'The Voice' was a good move, although it could hurt her career (if she lost on the battles) but in other hands could also help her out. Whatever the outcome of the show brings her, it shows that she never give up on her dreams and passion. She has always had it in her, and now that she is older (and wiser), I believe she will not waste on this opportunity, to reinvent herself and be a better singer. One thing for sure about this show, is that with the help of the mentors, the contestant always bring their best, and it amazes me how much growth they got in a week or so. 

It will definitely be interesting to watch and listen to her competing with other experienced singer and also new fresh comer. I don't have the UK channel here, but thank to Youtube that connects to people around the world, I could at least follow her through that. 

Best of luck to the lovely and talented Esmee Denters. Win or lose, she had come so far in her life, 

I am inspired to do something about mine..hehe.

Check out on Esmee Denters videos on Youtube:

Esmeedenters

EsmeeWorld

Like A Star (Cover)

Second song of the year!
Not really satisfied of this singing, but it's a after-midnight-singing anyway... tired but can't sleep...so this is the result. And the video is a little out of sync with the music track... can't figure out how to sync it without having to lip sync it on a recorded audio first, and why is it like it. Outdated flash? Old laptop? I probably should ask the expert...lol..

Anywho, loveee this song. Corinne Bailey Rae wrote the song herself. I like that this song was a reflection of her love to his late husband. Definitely one of my fav song to sing! I may record it again someday. a better recording.

But for now..Here it is.

Song: Like A Star

Artist: Corinne Bailey Rae

Cover by: Scillz

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Are You Lonesome Tonight (Cover)

My first song of the year!
And of a loooooooooooong time!
This new year, I'm going back to my roots of passion - singing. I've been neglecting my gifts and kind of forget it. So I made a goal to record 100 songs this year!...wheww.....ok..
This first song is not really what I had in mind, but it was kind of perfect at the same time. Had a rough time with my relationship on the early new year and this was a perfect song to let out some of the emotions. I choose Elvis -"Are You Lonesome Tonight".. first, because Jan 8 was Elvis's birthday and so is mine. Second, because it was a lonely sad birthday, and the song spoke to me when i heard the tune.

I had sore throat for a week and just got my voice back...so I hope it sounds good...hehe.Enjoy.

Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight

Artist: Elvis Presley

Cover by: Scillz

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Happy New Year 2015!

Wooootttt Happy New Year Peepers!
This year is going to be a challenging yet rewording (hopefully) year. I have something in mind involving someone...hmmmmm
Anywho..I started the year with a bad, baaaaaad sore throat!
Ughh,.I probably spit a glass of saliva coz I refused to swallow it. My throat is so swollen, can't even drink water. Though I forced myself to drink, I feel that its only getting worse! Yikes! Haven't eat all day and I'm so hungry..and the smell of yummy soup from the restaurant next door is not helping! I be damned if I don't shed some weight after this..lol..
my brother said 'Your first sickness of the year..get it?'..pffff...

Anyway, I guess that would be my first whine of the year..lol.
Carry on...

So what's new about this year to you?
Are you going to keep on "trying" to achieve your goals last year, which was the year before goals?
hey, nothing wrong with keep on achieving goals..but if it has been years that the goal is still the same, you might want to rethink a new strategy for it, or in some cases, do it and no procrastination. If your goal is to shed some weight..and by all means do so. Give yourself a timeline to do so. And don't go crazy to lose more than you think you can, unless you really put your heart in it..

My goal for my health is to shed some weight..and this time I made a bet with my sister who wants to do the same thing. I bet with her with money...yep..money was included in this business. Whoever fails to lose weight will have to pay the other 50. If both of us failed, then we will give our mother 50 each. So she will get 100 by the end of the year, which we will meet again (she works at different state)..but hopefully, i won the bet..hehe

Having said that, I have set 5 years goal for losing weight. And each year I will only shed 5kg.. which is attainable. Setting your goals higher that what you can achieve is most likely why goals fails. Unless you have full committed over it. weather you signed up for gym membership, or hire a trainer, or like in my case bet money that you can do it, then do it! Do what's long been postponed and forgotten.

And this goes to every goals you want to achieve on the new year too. Think what you want in 5 years to come. Hows your financial going to be like? Do you have debt? will you be free from it? Hows your relationship will be? going to get marry? have children? Is your career stepping up on the next level? Write down what you want in life. Financial, relationship, career,life..all the essential things that are important and relevant to you.

Write down, how it will be in 5 years. Then write down what you can do in one year in order to achieve it. Want to lose weight? start by eating healthy, then work you way to exercise. Write down the plans that can help to achieve your goals. want to be debt free in 5 years? what ways can you work to get extra money? Write your plans in a month and see how it works for you. If nothing changes, it doesn't mean it don't work. Some things needs more time for result to show.

The important thing is that you tried and make an effort over it. It's better than saying I want this and that, and hoping it magically done for you. Life doesn't work like that. Life wants you to make an effort. Life wants you to try. Life wants you to work for your desire. The challenges that comes are the ones that will make you strong and wiser.

Start slowly, one step at a time. I wanted to do a lot of thing but I learn that if you put both of your legs forward, you can't move. So take things slowly. But do it. Do what you mean to do. Have faith that things will work out for you. You fear coz you don't know what it is, well take that chance. You be surprise that it's not as bad as what your head is telling you. You'll never know until you try.

So I hope this new year will bring you more peace and love. Prayer for those who are not fortunate enough to have family members to be around and for those who are struggling, may your days be filled with blessings and joy. Be a good person and spread more love..

Cheers :)

A Girl Like You (Cover)

I absolutely love this cover. This is my man Tommy! He is the best on showing emotions in his performance. Love the low sexy notes and the progressive and how he just nailed on the high parts. 

Wonderful singing! Absolutely one of his BEST!..and of course he's singing about me..sooo..or that I like to think so..lmaoo..Anywho..Do enjoy this cover.

A Girl Like You song by Hal Ketchum. Cover by TommyDale

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Special Design Retro Style Handbag Coffee

Oh my! In love with this clutch! There are three colors to choose.

The price is about $14, and as for now it's on sale for $10.60

LOVE. I love how the handle is design in a ring-like, so you can slip your fingers in the hole and have a faux ring while holding your clutch. And the retro floral pattern is oh-so-cute too. Perfect for cocktail party or just going out.

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I'd Love To Be Your Last (Cover)

I'd Love To Be Your Last, a Gretchen Wilson version which was originally sung by Clay Walker. One of my favorite song! I sang this song earlier this year for a birthday song of my wonderful boyfriend Tommy. He is the most amazing man I have ever met and I love him! As the song goes, I do really love to be his last. 

Hope you enjoy it :)

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What A Day!

Been such a crazy day!

Inspirations

Coming soon