self-hypnosis through music

It was in 2008 when I left my comfort zone and risked time, money, and job security to try my luck in New Zealand. I may say that things didn't turn out well because I didn't get what I came there for... but, I may also say so otherwise as it was there where I became enlightened. During my visit, I learned a lot of things. I learned how to be independent (almost) and I learned how to adjust to a different kind of culture. Despite not getting the results I wanted, I enjoyed my stay. It probably helped that the scenery and the people were a great help in my "soul-searching." But what made my visit significant was hearing the music of a local band called Opshop. It was on that year that they released their "One Day" single which probably is one of the best songs I've heard. It was love-at-first-hear for me. That song alone is reason enough for my visit to be considered "worthwhile."

Opshop's Second Hand Planet

I'm greatly affected by music. Hearing a familiar song that I like, even once, can alter my mood. I have songs that I associate with happiness, sadness, and even anger. I even made the mistake of associating songs to a video game that I played as a kid. It was a mistake because I can never ever play any song from Green Day's Nimrod album without imagining my avatar walking along the 2D streets of Britania. (I was playing a ported version of Ultima - can't remember which version.) Anywaaaay... on my way to work today, I shuffled my playlist a bit and Opshop's "Saturated" was the first on queue. I don't know why, but I just feel happy whenever I hear this. I always picture myself relaxing on a bright, sunny, and calm afternoon. So, despite the traffic and the unruly drivers, I was smiling happily as if I was on a beach front basking in the warmth of the sun.

It was also timely that I saw "Now You See Me" before I headed off for work. One of the characters in the movie, the mentalist played by Woody Harrelson, was able to manipulate people through hypnosis, which I was very skeptical of. 

The hypnotist from Now You See Me

Now that I think about it, hypnosis can actually be real. I may have been hypnotizing myself using music without me even knowing it. Hmmm... 

So, okay... more happiness then...

Opshop - Saturated

we're putting up a fight

"It's such a tired game. Will it ever stop?"

We keep doing this time and time again. So go ahead, universe. Keep at it. We can do this all night long, if you really want to.

"It's such a tired game. Will it ever stop?" 

It's really not for me to say.