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It's been long since I last blogged. I am highly aware of that. My sincerest apologies to those who have been worried about this unexplained hiatus from the online world.

I have been going through so much emotionally, it'll take ages to list every single one of those problems and talk about it in detail.

All you need to know for now is that I have been battling not only with cancer and the limitations it imposed on me, but also with myself.

I might blog about said problems. Maybe in this blog, maybe in my cancer blog.

But since I feel a lot better about myself and I don't want to spoil my own mood by talking about issues of the past, I rather talk about what I have been really up to recently.

I have been composing music. It's nice how I can create a variety of rhythms and beats and melodies and variations in my head on both existing songs or random creations of mine. Unfortunately, I don't really have the talent nor the patience to have them translated into piano notations.

I'm lucky enough to have the chords for a song figured out on the piano, but so far it is without lyrics. I'm not a very poetic person, so I'm stuck there for now. I'm thinking of recording it and putting it up on Facebook/Youtube. Maybe some of my friends who are more poetic than me can figure out some awesome lyrics to go with the song. What do you think?

As of now, I'm very inspired by acoustic versions of songs, and I have been watching covers on Youtube to try and maintain this bout of inspiration. And since I don't see many people doing covers of songs on the piano and singing at the same time, maybe this is my chance to make it big.


Hahah, I kid. Trust me, if I can actually play the guitar properly, I would play the guitar and sing. Not the piano. And it's not like I have an awesome singing voice or anything. But I believe that everyone can sing, given that they are willing to practise their vocals, are able to learn to keep their pitch and rhythm right, and not get too full of themselves. And to the people who are lucky to have a background in music or are just plain talented, well, if you are willing, why not just go for it?

I need more practice and more developed vocals before I upload anything on Facebook or Youtube. So don't expect too much from me right now! I might not even do anything about it in the end due to either really bad vocals, lousy lyrics, typical chords, or just plain low self-esteem.

Cheers!

P.S.: Do check out threeminutenights on Youtube. And this cover is totally inspiring me to do my own cover of the same song. Enjoy!

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It’s not an English name I came up with for myself. My mother is indeed a genius in coming up with such a splendid name for me. Although my name has been unfortunately mutilated (nicknames are excluded) over the past years, full credits to my mum for my current identity.

I’m certainly looking forward to changing the word ‘patient’ to ‘survivor’! If you’re interested to read about my journey in battling lymphoma, you can click here to proceed to my cancer blog.

Ironic, I know; this blog is mainly pink instead. I like all colours actually, but I find myself having an affinity to the colour green. In fact, I can safely say that green is my soul colour.

Languages, music, fashion, photography, cultures, dance, literature, writing; just about anything, really. The arts truly intrigue me, especially thought-provoking pieces. Of course, the arts play a major role in inspiring me in my everyday life.

I don’t have a favourite genre – I read any book that interests me!

I am a trained right-hander from young, since apparently being left-handed is considered ‘wrong’. Basically, I’m ambidextrous! No wonder I find it easier to air guitar using my left hand than my right; I simply relate to the arts than subjects that deal with logical thinking better, too.

A stubborn Bull I am, too. I abhor being rushed. I prefer doing matters at my own reasonable pace. I don’t particularly like changes in my routine, but I can adapt quite easily. I’m a very practical person as well. I enjoy the beautiful things in life, but that doesn’t make me shun ugliness at all. Besides, it all depends on how one perceives beauty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

Still am, but I’m slowly learning to accept imperfection into my life. Also, I’m doing my best to erase the many expectations I have so I could one day master the art of letting go and freeing myself to simple happiness and joy.

Compared to before, I’m less dramatic nowadays. Language-wise, I attempt to blog flawlessly in English and speak proper English online with my peers. Call me a Grammar Nazi all you want, but that’s how I roll. I only converse in perfect English in formal situations and during my dramatic outbursts. Otherwise, I’m absolutely capable of communicating like the average Malaysian!

It’s a different issue altogether when you’re forced to learn for the sake of getting good grades, though. Other than that, I’m open to new information and knowledge anytime! I especially would like to learn more languages and pick up new musical instruments.

…are just some of the things I would love to do in the near future, hopefully!

the basic rules apply. If you respect me, I’ll respect you. If you happen to be someone who has low EQ skills, I’ll try to be tolerant but my patience is definitely limited. I’m observant when it comes to human behaviour. I’m a person of many opinions, but I don’t voice them out unless I trust you enough; I’m very honest and candid when it comes to the people I can trust. Even though I trust very easily, not everybody can prove that they’re all that nice. Hurt me, and I’ll only defend myself if necessary. Hurt my family or my friends – you won’t find me holding back.

Is there anything else you would like to know about me?
Throw me your questions and/or doubts here! I honestly have nothing to hide, so you’ll expect the truth and nothing but the truth.

It’s only how I phrase my answers that you’ll have to be aware of.
Or…you can click hereto go back to reading!

©ardenwray.
It's been long since I last blogged. I am highly aware of that. My sincerest apologies to those who have been worried about this unexplained hiatus from the online world.

I have been going through so much emotionally, it'll take ages to list every single one of those problems and talk about it in detail.

All you need to know for now is that I have been battling not only with cancer and the limitations it imposed on me, but also with myself.

I might blog about said problems. Maybe in this blog, maybe in my cancer blog.

But since I feel a lot better about myself and I don't want to spoil my own mood by talking about issues of the past, I rather talk about what I have been really up to recently.

I have been composing music. It's nice how I can create a variety of rhythms and beats and melodies and variations in my head on both existing songs or random creations of mine. Unfortunately, I don't really have the talent nor the patience to have them translated into piano notations.

I'm lucky enough to have the chords for a song figured out on the piano, but so far it is without lyrics. I'm not a very poetic person, so I'm stuck there for now. I'm thinking of recording it and putting it up on Facebook/Youtube. Maybe some of my friends who are more poetic than me can figure out some awesome lyrics to go with the song. What do you think?

As of now, I'm very inspired by acoustic versions of songs, and I have been watching covers on Youtube to try and maintain this bout of inspiration. And since I don't see many people doing covers of songs on the piano and singing at the same time, maybe this is my chance to make it big.


Hahah, I kid. Trust me, if I can actually play the guitar properly, I would play the guitar and sing. Not the piano. And it's not like I have an awesome singing voice or anything. But I believe that everyone can sing, given that they are willing to practise their vocals, are able to learn to keep their pitch and rhythm right, and not get too full of themselves. And to the people who are lucky to have a background in music or are just plain talented, well, if you are willing, why not just go for it?

I need more practice and more developed vocals before I upload anything on Facebook or Youtube. So don't expect too much from me right now! I might not even do anything about it in the end due to either really bad vocals, lousy lyrics, typical chords, or just plain low self-esteem.

Cheers!

P.S.: Do check out threeminutenights on Youtube. And this cover is totally inspiring me to do my own cover of the same song. Enjoy!

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