Author: bennyong

cityscape, city, city lights

A-Mei Chang – 我可以抱你嗎 (Can I Hug You)

I am officially half way through my journey around Taiwan. Although it is the last weekend before Christmas, I decided to play one of the earliest Taiwanese Artist that I got familiar with, A-Mei Chang. A-Mei Chang, born Chang Hui-mei on August 9, 1972, is a Taiwanese singer and record producer of Puyuma descent who […]

tree, snow, winter

Dean Martin – Baby, It’s Cold Outside

I just attended my work’s Christmas party and can confirm I have been bitten by the holiday bug! This song came into my head which is fitting for a Friday evening post. Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7, 1917, in Steubenville, Ohio, was a legendary American entertainer who left an indelible mark […]

landscape, darling, clouds

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen The Rain

I am at the moment stuck at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam due to an on going storm causing strong winds. In between with catching up on work and trying to kill time, I decided to post song about weather. This song is from Creedence Clearwater Revival, commonly known as CCR, was an iconic American rock […]

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AWS Re-Invent 2024

I was fortunate to be able to attend the Coachella of AWS in Las Vegas. It is a mix of a gathering, celebration, new product announcements, networking and festival of cloud enthusiasts I was totally blown away. Gen AI was definately a re-occuring theme throughout the event. I manage to attend 3 of the keynote […]

Pile of US hundred dollar bills depicting financial success and wealth.

The O’Jays – For The Love Of Money

It’s Black Friday and there are a few lego sets that I refrained from buying as I still have loads to sort out. As the sale have started online earlier, I have bought several codes and templates which I will use in the upcoming weeks. And lastly, Donald Trump will be making his return to […]

wood, forest, light

Disturbed – The Sound Of Silence

This weekend, the house will return to normal and it was something I crave in recent days. Hopefully, it is not early signs of derpression but this it reminded me of this song. It came back to my playlist in recent years as my kids heard it from the movie Trolls. Disturbed, a hard-hitting heavy […]

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Maison Du Victor Hugo

Another Sunday and another day of adventure. Today, we decided to visit the former Paris house of Victor Hugo. The best thing is that this was free to visit! Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a towering figure in 19th-century French literature, renowned for his contributions as a novelist, poet, and dramatist. His works often combined profound […]

friendship, pinky swear, hands

All 4 One – I Swear

My selection for today is based on my recent visit to Alexandre Dumas’s mansion based on the famous phrase All For One and One For All by the three musketeers. All-4-One is an American R&B and pop group that gained fame in the 1990s with their romantic ballads and smooth harmonies. Known for their soulful […]

Chateau de Monte Cristo

I knew about this place which is a stone throw away from where I live and finally decided on a sunny but cold afternoon to visit this place. After visiting Jules Verne’s house in Amiens, we decided to visit the country mansion of Alexandre Dumas. Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a prolific and celebrated French writer, […]

marrakesh, lamps, souk

Khaled – C’est La Vie

I am still recovering from a fantastic vacation with the family in Club Med Marrakesh. This song was played during the first show we attended in the evening. My full admiration towards the G.Os at club med for maintaining their energy level throughout our stay and for hosting our kids at the clubs. Rai musician […]