Back to the ship, they travelled back to where they came.from: they had no intention to discover that island anymore after the eerie discovery.
"So how am I supposed to travel back to where I came from? My ship is screwed." Timothy whined.
"Well, this ship has spare parts, I hope they can be any helpful." Just as Benjamin finishes his words, he deployed a tiny robot that starts transporting the parts from a room, to his ship and started repairing.
While repairing was in progress, they went on to explore the world as of 2.3Ma.
"Come to think about it, the Atlantis must have still exist during this time, and I'm sure they are still decreasing the oxygen level in the air. What can be the real reason?" Benjamin curiously asked.
"I don't know but, imagine everything is big, this world would have been out of food ages ago, before we were born" Timothy said
"Well that seems legit. Look at that barbarian, he looks so much different from our look." Benjamin responded.
When Timothy's time machine was fixed, Benjamin mentioned that he needs to go first.
Just before they waved goodbye, Timothy noticed the wording "Frank Enterprise" at the door.
"Hey is Frank your surname? Cos It's mine, too!" Timothy shouted out of surprise, as the door closes.
"You are right grandpa. It's nice to see you in person. Keep up your good work so that we will meet again in the future!" Benjamin gave his last word in 2.3Ma, then the ship ascended and disappeared.
"Look at the labels" Benjamin pointed at the labels on each and every glass tube "though I don't understand their language, but I believe it means the percentage of oxygen in the air, and its effects on human. Look at the last one, that human looks exactly like us"
"Can I boldly suggest that, because they are still fine tuning the oxygen level, this indirectly caused the extinctions of dinosaur on earth, and subsequently, the evolution of the animal?" Timothy seemed enlightened.
"Well, you may never know. This lab is creeping me out, man. Let's move on and discover other areas"
The rest of the area are filled with different kind of experiments: dinosaur that dying on the floor (that seems to be caused by lack of oxygen), two dog-sized squirrels that were fighting for foods, and lastly a human-sized rooster that was flying.
"Quite sickening isn't it this lab. Let's get out of here man."
Both of them found their way out, and headed back to their time machine.
While breathing hard in the cave, both of them saw something that overturned Benjamin's theory: the dinosaur was actually a pet of the giant. It was actually the dinosaur that was chasing the giant.
When the giant couldn't run anymore, they saw the giant hugging the dinosaur, while it kept licking his face.
"Ew... Just like a dog!" Timothy and Benjamin said simultaneously.
Just when they think whether they should take a rest, a big grooling sound came from their back: the wall of the cave moved!
Next another giant came out, apparently shouting at the other one outside: probably asking them to shut up
"I'm glad someone asked them to stop. Things just got gigantically disgusting when they are big" Benjamin had enough of the scene, apparently
"Why don't we enter this cave? I wanna know what's inside!" Timothy looked curiously at the light coming out from the "door"
"And we need to move now before the door closes"
As they entered the cave, they were shocked at the sight: giants of different sizes are in big glass tubes separately. Still breathing.
"This island is a camouflaged lab!" whispered Timothy. "Look at just what we have seen!"
"Just so you know, at this point of time the 45% of the air contains oxygen. That's more than double of what we have in present time. That's why you feel energetic now.
I suspected that's the reason why everything on earth now is big. Be it human, and the animals that we later brand them as dinosaurs."
Benjamin mentioned the mindblowing theory as the ship slowly landed on huge crater.
"FYI this island is actually a big spaceship. That's why it is floating. Over the years it accumulated soils etc, hence the trees and etc."
Benjamin added as they walked out of the time machine.
"But why floating?" Timothy was puzzled.
"I guess this is easier for them to leave with no trace on earth as they left. They left around 355B.C. but of course I don't know the reason. But this explains why scientist were unable to locate Atlantis, but Plato had seen it before around 360B.C." Benjamin further explained his theory.
Suddenly, the ground started shaking. Not far from them a huge object was running towards them, with another huge object chasing at the back.
"Shit. They are doing dino hunting again! Run! To that cave!" Benjamin pulled Timothy's hand and started running to a cave nearby.
"What dino hunting?!!" Timothy was apparently totally unprepared for.
"The giant human loves to hunt dinosaur. Just like how we love to hunt deer!" Benjamin answered when they arrived at the cave.
After having a hot shower with delicious dinner, Timothy chatted with Benjamin.
"What did you mean by I'm on the wrong timeline? Isn't this timeline when human starts to evolve?"
"Well, you really have to hold your breath till tomorrow to know more. What I can tell you is that, we will time travel to 7 millions years ago." Benjamin replied.
"And rest assured, this ship has flying function so you can choose to land on a sea or mountain." Benjamin added with sarcasm.
The next day when Timothy woke up, the ship was already moving.
Asked where were they, Benjamin said "We had already arrived at 7 million years ago. But we are flying to Atlantis."
"Atlantis? I thought it's a myth? And what has it gotta do with human evolution?" Timothy was curious.
"It all started from there. Not Africa. All the humans, or I should say: giants are from there." Benjamin was apparently speaking like its just another normal day.
Benjamin added "The truth is human was from outer space. At least I witness them shipping these giants to here about 100 years earlier from this timeline.
It was such a risky discovery as I was chased by their mothership, almost captured by them."
Suddenly a huge floating island appeared in front of them.
"Here we are. Welcome to Atlantis"
"I came here for scientific research on the change of sea level, how about you?" Said Benjamin. "I've been following you since you and your, time machine fell from the sky. So my guess was: you need food and a ride"
"I came here out of random and curiosity. I thought I can witness the evolution of human. But it seems I screwed the whole plan and I'm gonna stay here forever" whined Timothy.
"Hahaha! Witnessing the evolution of human? You are on the wrong timeline! I'll tell you more later. For now, let's go to my ship to get some food." Benjamin responded.
While walking to Benjamin's ship, Timothy asked "So since you came from the future of my time, tell me how is it like?"
"We experienced third world war in year 2099 because of the water. That changes everything: after that war, rain, river and sea water are no longer safe to consume. All the drinking water need to go thru distillation process. All the food and meat are grown in the lab."
"Growing meat in the lab?" Asked Timothy.
"Yes, with cloning technology, you don't need farm. Kobe beef can be grown in less than 30minutes", answered Benjamin
So they have arrived at where the ship was parked: a floating-on-the-air ship that is as large as half a football field.
Eventually Timothy chose to travel to 2.3 millions years ago. He wanted to understand what enlightened the human ancestor to start using stone tool.
Just when he worried as the time machine started (that he chose the virgin trip to such a distance) what he saw in front was: he was in the middle of the sky, freefalling unto a forest.
"oh shit, my housing area was a lowland 2.3 millions years ago!"
The time machine fell thru the trees, dropped onto a river.
Luckily enough, the river was not that deep. Eventually the machine "landed" at the riverside.
Timothy examined the damage, "damn, it seemed I'm gonna stuck here forever!" However as the sky turned darker, he decided to look for food while discovering the area nearby.
That was quite a savage land, he heard big yelling from the field nearby: there he saw a "man" chasing a big sized deer with his hammer-like tool, made from stone.
Just as he wanted to avoid that cruel sight, a voice from the back gave him a great shock.
"what are you doing here? There's nothing to see and nothing to eat!"
Timothy turned to his back: a slim-sized man in tight costume stared at him curiously.
"Who are you?" asked Timothy
"I'm Benjamin, from year 2153 A.D." said the slim guy
Timothy was on the train, thinking about the event that will take place tomorrow: his girl friend Natalia, will use the time machine that he made to undo an accident that left a scar on her face
A lady standing next to him giggled, Timothy had a peek and saw that she was amused by the text sent to her phone.
"Must be the boyfriend whom she just knew. How sweet and I wonder if I get the chance to amuse Natalia again" Timothy thought.
After the "giggled" trip, the poker-faced Timothy reached home feeling restless.
Just before he wanted to take a nap, the saw the Bible at his bedside.
He thought about one of the chapters: Genesis.
"What if I go back to the past, to witness the origin of human and other stuffs?" Timothy jumped out from his bed, took out his encyclopaedia to read how far he needs to travel.
As a follow up to the first video I edited two months ago, here it is.
It was supposed to be completed as an anniversary gift to the couple, but thanks to Carrot Fantasy, this video is one week late.
So, congrats again.
It's been a while since I last wrote something. Finally, I've finalised the lyrics, after 3 years.
Hoping to get the demo done soon, but just too many things to explore now!
Music: 2009-2012
Lyrics: 2009-2012
Lyrics:
I was on setting sun,
What had I done last night?
Another kind of crime,
My soul is purified.
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I opened a door inside,
I was locked from outside.
The sun will shine in blind,
That’s when the moon will rise.
I'm all alone,
I'm feeling high.
I'm all alone,
I'm feeling high.
Title: 12 Hours
Music: 2010
Lyrics: 2010
Short notes: Finally - a piece of work that I call it a 'milestone'. Ever since I know music composition about 12 years ago, I never thought I could make a piece of music with 'complete instruments'
So in this song, 3 basic but essential instruments were used - Piano, Drums & Bass.
Glockenspiel was added for some 'kiddy touch' (I can't quite explain what was that, but it was a replacement for the electronic guitar)
Best of all - I don't know how to play any of the instruments mentioned above.
So thanks to music notation software Sibelius, that made all these possible.
Notation was hard, but thanks to Google, I managed to find the proper chords & notation.
This song was inspired by a friend - she wasn't quite happy in her life (though one may think she is happy) .
"12 Hours" means the time I spent waiting for her reply (I sent a text and asked her how's she), it could also mean that "12 Hours" is a very short moment.
etc etc.
Download
Download (Instrumental)
Lyrics:
Sitting here on my own,
Writing this little song.
Tried to call your telephone,
Then I'll be 12 hours old.
Searching for the perfect soul,
Or maybe soul mate that could make you grow
For every pieces of life it seems
It's worth the 12 hours old
I saw the metaphor,
Another story that had made you fall.
Life isn't short at all.
Another 12 hours is gone
Tried to send the message dove,
Returning home only at the dawn
Oh Lord I think I've lost the count
I guess it's 12 hours lost
(Chorus - no backing vocal though :P)
Am I gonna sing this song,
Like I've never done before?
Maybe you should feel life,
Like how it is really meant to be.
Aren't you gonna feel bored,
For being sad - did you really check the clock?
Sky is gonna feel bright in another
12 hours more
(Chorus ends)
You said you'll fly,
Like a bird with no legs on
But trust your eyes
You'll see more than just life
Few things to be ironed out before I call it a 'small milestone'
1) Getting rid of the stupid smoke alarm sound at the background
2) Stop the stupid laptop fan noise
3) Add some back vocal
4) Individual instrument mastering
5) To consider whether to get rid of guitar portion
6) Cross my finger on the proper mixing technique
7) Better singing
Then... et voila!
Brussels cafe's menu for your reference ;)
So the other day went ot Brussels Beer Cafe to have a drink with a colleagues - before one of them become ex-colleague.
Paulwel Kwak (8.1% ABV)
I tried this Belgian strong pale ale even though I read from the review that it wasn't that good - it is for the sake of trying and get the feel of the glass (LOL)
So ya, it's a strong pale ale, but taste wise, I'd still go for the lighter but cheaper Leffe Blonde.
Tried this at: Brussels beer cafe, Jln P Ramlee
Belle Vue Kriek (5.20% ABV)
I didn't try this, but my colleague did.
He wasn't that impressed cos he said it taste like Ribena. (LOL)
Available @ Brussels beer cafe, Jln P Ramlee
Deutsches Gasthaus menu for your reference
Erdinger Weissbier (5.30% ABV)
Finally get to try this beer after I heard the praise from the boss of Bottles & Bottles @ The Garden.
To be frank, it isn't that great - Franziskaner Weissbier's taste is richer than this one. (Needless to say about Paulaner or Weihenstephaner)
But if you look at the menu, Franziskaner dunkel or Erdinger dunkel is the next thing I'll try out :D
Tried this at: Deutsches Gasthaus, Bukit Maluri
So we know there are 4 elements in horoscope, i.e.
Fire, Earth, Air and Water
The elements play an important role in determining the basic character type and the general approach to life.
The elements are also known as the Triplicities. (as there are three signs in an element)
Following best describe the characteristics of the elements (summarised from various source):
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
People with a strong emphasis of the fire element are spontaneous and impulsive, they apply their energies wholeheartedly. Their emotional response is quick and they have a lively imagination.
Keywords: Active, masculine, spontaneous, quick, initiating, instinctual, outgoing, vitalizing and energetic.
Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
Earthy people react quietly and slowly. They apply themselves with endurance. Emotionally they are deeply rooted and slow to change.
Keywords: Passive, feminine, solid, materialization, physical, stable, slow-moving, practical, sensual and grounded
Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
Airy people are quick and animated. They apply their energies in very diverse ways. They tend to intellectualize their feelings and expectations.
Keywords: Active, masculine, intellectual, ethereal, abstract, ideas, detached, social, conceptual and communicative
Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
People with a strongly emphasized water element are feeling types and are very sensitive. Their imaginative and emotional lives are deep and rich.
Keywords: Passive, feminine, receptive, sustaining, subconscious, creative, emotions, imaginative, nurturing, introverted and generative
Apparently, I forgot some beer that I had tried (!!!)
With the additional beers I tried @ Brussels beer cafe yesterday.. here it goes:
Franziskaner weissbier (5% ABV)
I'd say it's a more affordable German white beer. Though the taste isn't as rich as Paulaner or Weihenstephaner, I'd say it's a refreshing one as well.
Tried this at: Home
Tetley's English Ale (4.4% ABV)
Tetley's is a smooth beer.
But, like Warsteiner, the taste isn't that strong.
So it'll be the drink at party/games - if someone wants you to drink a lot :P
And I agreed with my friend - it's more like a chick beer.
Tried this at: Scott's restaurant, Fraser's Hill
Leffe Blonde draft (6.6% ABV)
Another attempt on draft - tastes better :-)
I'd say it's a chick's beer for Belgian beer range.
Tried this at: Brussels beer cafe, Jln P Ramlee
Tripel Karmeliet (8.4 ABV)
I only had a sip on this - seeing my friend enjoying it very much (just like other Pale ale such as La Trappe tripel etc) I think I should concentrate on Belgian Pale Ale more, after trying some Belgian dark ale.
Tried this at: Brussels beer cafe, Jln P Ramlee
Chimay Blue (9% ABV)
Alleged to be the best beer among the beer enthusiasts, unfortunately, for a beginner like me, I can't really tell the difference between Chimay blue and La Trappe Quadrupel.
But I must say, it's a very good beer in terms of the taste - you'll get many things (many fruits with hints of alcohol [of course] ) in one package.
That's the reason why I like dark ale.
But not stout, yet.
Tried this at: Brussels beer cafe, Jln P Ramlee
