Reelity Showdown Season 2: Ep 2 - Blind waiter

Hello! :)

If you've caught my debut appearance on Reelity Showdown in the first episode, you definitely cannot miss the following 3!! WHY?

There are a few reasons:

1. Elimination games are sexciting and mad hilarious!

2. You get to see all of us looking at our most unglam-est in the videos.

3. Get to know your favourite bloggers better.

4. There are only 4 pathetic episodes before you say bye to seeing us the ultimate fun-loving bloggers on Reelity.tv.

5. (Spoiler alert!) I'll be appearing in all episodes. ;p

Here are the websites of the bloggers whom you might be interested to check out! :)

Team Ben and Jaymes: 

http://www.typicalben.blogspot.com

http://www.jayme-joy.com

Team Bam Bam:

http://www.beatricetan.com

http://www.petiteloft.blogspot.com

Team Bunzi:

http://www.bunbunmakeuptips.com

http://www.ziweisandy.com

Team Jedi:

http://www.shiberty.com

http://www.yourbestfriend.sg

Well, this episode is probably not as action-packed as last week's because (thank god) we're indoors this time. I can't imagine having to do outdoor filming for all the 4 episodes. We'll die from blogger abuse and exhaustion. The change in setting from last week to this week's ep is appropriate as the variation in the type of challenges makes it fair for all the teams. If the Reelitytv crew had decided to hold all 4 episodes of challenges in the themepark, Bunzi will be invincible. :p Mwahahaha. The only constant among the 4 eps is definitely the undying spirit of the Reelitytv crew in their mission to portray our unglam sides to the world. In this particular episode, I should consider myself fortunate to be the waitress instead of the diner because I probably wouldn't be as calm to give clear instructions like Juli (my awesomest partner). Also, I would rather appear blindfolded and look slightly clumsy than to have a fully-stuffed mouth, with cream and squid ink sauce dripping all over. :p I like episode 2 for the humour that our bloggers had injected into the challenge amidst the mildly stressful task. Ben is really hilarious in this episode. Elimination games are cruel, but I'm really thankful and lucky to be part of this filming experience with Reelitytv and Nuffnang because it earned me a great wealth of friendships and crazy fun with some of the bloggers. :')

Stay tuned for the next episode of Reelity Showdown ya! (Next Friday, 14th Dec, 5pm)

Sneak: All of our ultimate unglam-ness will be unleashed in your face. :S

If you're interested in winning yourself a fully-paid trip to RW Genting, do watch the video embedded above for the exact details! It's just 2 simple steps: Like and comment! Sho easy! :)

I know I've been very naggy about this, 

BUT IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED MY LATEST COVER, 

here it is! HAHAHAA. :P Please be generous with your likes on youtube itself, you have no idea how much they mean to me. It's like a motivation to keep myself going at my passion. :) Thanks in advance! :)

Thank you my friends! I'm immensely grateful for the love you guys shower me in terms of the viewership. :)
I'll reward you guys with some FOOOOOOOOD REVIEWS soon! :p xo

Hearts,

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[Ziwei's cover] Safe and sound - Taylor Swift

[Music update] 

Hey guys,

It's been a few months since I updated my last cover. 

I must admit the previous one was not properly done and I'd overestimated my ability to hit really high pitched notes. So here I am, with a change of genre - Taylor Swift, Safe and Sound. 

I enjoyed watching The Hunger Games, as well as Taylor Swift's original Music video. 

The setting in the white withering forest was totally fairytale-like with a tinge of cold emo atmosphere. 

The movie depicted a war among young tributes from different towns competing among themselves for resources and opportunities for the sake of their survival. I think the MV really brought out the feelings of helplessness and hope at the same time, because when one reaches the most bottom point in life, the only way is to go up. I enjoyed singing the song especially when the melody is so catchy, soothing and flowy. :) Most importantly, it is within my singing voice range. ^^ The lyrics of the song is most appropriate for the movie and very touching indeed. It brings out the fear between the 2 tributes who were dependent on one another and had to rely on each other for comfort and motivation to carry on the ruthless battle outside their hiding place. Right now, I'm sooo tempted  to download the movie and watch it all over again. In the meantime, does anyone know when is the 2nd movie of Hunger Games showing in cinemas? :)

If you like it, would appreciate that you could be generous with a LIKE for my cover on Youtube, as well as share it with your friends on fb. :) Feel free to leave a comment on where and how i can improve on myself too!

 I'll be back for more. :)
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! LOVE YOU ALL! :)))

Hearts,

Do support my ZiweiSandy fb page if you're kind soul! :)

Other channels to stalk me:

Twitter: @ZiweiSandy

Instagram: ZiweiSandy

Youtube: Ziweisandy 

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[Ziwei's new cover] Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

Hey guys.

Long time nvr update on my list of cover collection already!
REALLY REALLY GLAD TO SQUEEZE SOME TIME OUT TO SING! ^.^v


Anyway, this time i've chosen the song
[SKYSCRAPER]
by Demi Lovato.

-Video is embedded below-

I love her original version cos she has brought out the intense emotions of sorrow so perfectly!
Lovato's voice is relatively husky and low-pitched, but her techniques are really remarkable, as I can tell from her use of diaphragm to produce the airy husky voice even at the high pitched parts of the song!
Well, i guess one of my many problems is definitely my lack of rich emotions, which if i could unleash them in my voice and the songs, i'll definitely sound twice/thrice/quadruple better at least.

For my rendition, I've decided on the acoustic version as I kinda want to take it easy on myself. :/
This song is NOT EASY to master. I was struggling while producing this cover even though the acoustic version is supposed to be slightly easier to cover. Another reason for choosing this song is that I want to dedicate it to many people YET AGAIN. Haha.

1. Leonard - 
Bee, thanks for always being the first one to listen to my lousy draft-ones and giving me the layman truthful comments for me to work on my draft 2. I love u for always being so supportive throughout this unprofitable project of mine to you, i.e. sharing on facebook and retweeting my work. Loves! <3

2. Marcus - 
As always, you're the greatest inspiration and motivation I have to continue pursuing this endeavour. Not that I'm a goddamn good singer now, but at least I've made progress and achieve a few past-1000 views on my  youtube channel. >50% of my achievement is thanks to you. :)

3. Jiali aka Jael -
I guess your situation now is very aptly narrated between the lines of the song. I hope that you can become stronger than you can imagine yourself to be just like how the song depicts a woman to become independent again like a skyscraper. We all know some guys out there don't deserve their balls if they can find excuses to hurt someone who love them wholeheartedly. He'll get his retribution.

4. Brad and Melody - 
"Fame is overrated" Brad, you inspired me to continue pursuing my passion and taught me to consciously stop myself from being distracted by other unnecessary but inevitable temptations. Salute at you for your inclining success at your career. Melody is a rare gem; beautiful, sexy, bubbly, independent and passionate. Brad, you've got great taste. Mel, i love how we can clique instantly. HAHA! ;) Regards for your r/s to soar higher than the skyscraper! x

5. Jiajun -
Do you guys know I have a little Sec 1 bro who has recently been following my footsteps? Super cute didi has his own youtube channel spammed with his covers on Taylor Swift songs. Studies first still, but I'm so glad that we've got common passion. Will impart to you what I learn from my personal music project. Love ya! :):)

6. My powerpsych girls, Bestbrosforlife, bestie Lianne and bf Jo, Misc RV bball buddies, encouraging friends like Xiner, David, Wenjie, Wingkee, Val and Kelly, Nic -
I'll sing for you guys. Forever.

Anyway, I have so many problems to tackle on really, like pitching, breathing control, diaphragm support, head voice, etc etc.. Have been receiving very helpful and sincere-to-help criticisms which are exactly the type of feedback I was hoping to receive for improvement! Well, being a budget youtube singer who cannot afford to spend any bucks on music lesson, I can only rely on viewers'  feedback. Really not improving at a remarkable speed, but I can feel the experiences accumulating up for better following covers! ^^

Either way, enjoy the cover~ :D
-I suggest you go stop the autoplay music widget on the sidebar and watch this HD quality one here instead!-

Would appreciate if you like it on youtube or share it on facebook/twitter if you find it worth sharing. No obligation tho! :)

For my next cover, do expect a relatively easy Chinese song by 叮当.
I'll note the criticisms and feedback which I've received and attempt to make the next Chinese cover sound better than good. :) You know i'm really serious at this. ;D


Hearts,
ZiweiSandy


P/s: I'm looking for interested friends to collab with! Can be instrumentalist /videographer /singer /sound and music engineer. Leave a comment under the Nuffnangx convo function or send me an email at ziweisandy@gmail.com!

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[Music video] 红豆 Ziwei's cover + Zouk entry giveaway!

Hey guys!

I'm happy to have made some small progress with my music and am very excited to share with you guys my first ever MV! :)

Ok la, it's really not very professionally done but it has a lot of hard work, time and sweat put into this new YouTube music video cover.

I'd like to give a special shout-out to Leonard, my faithful, helpful and dedicated bf, for spending his precious weekend afternoon under the scorching sun to film this video for me. I'm sure he is as sick of this song as I am. Lol. I don't dislike the song but after 1 month of singing and practising the same song over and over again (and him hearing me repeat this song in the home studio again and again), we were really hoping to get this over and done with so that I can start on another song. :p

Here it is~

红豆 Ziwei's cover 

Special dedication to:

My boyfriend, Leonard (Photographer and videographer of this MV)

My blogger friends: Brad, Angie, Amanda, Quinie, Jaslyn, Zyon, Philip, Kenneth, Daniel, Stephanie, Rachel, Clifford, Mindy, Sharon, Meihui, Yvonne, Hayley

Other blogger friends whom I got acquainted to from the Genting trip: Clara, Nich, Nadia, HP, Thiang, Ally, Cheryl

My favourite girlfriends: Lianne, Valerie, Kelly, Qianhua, Meijun, Shenn, Siyi

My duet buddy: Marcus

My 4G clique from RV especially Vanessa and Xiuru who will be having their birthday this month! HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN ADVANCE!! :D You guys are important to me deep down! :)

My Psych colleagues who worked with me as research assistants under Dr Neo. :)

And, for all the female online shoppers out there, I've got an awesome deal to share with you!

MyCanvasBag, which is also the sponsor of my first music video, is having a clearance sale at http://mycanvasbag.livejournal.com/24157.html, with all most of her apparels going at wholesale/fleamarket prices! Even though it's a small blogshop, it is quite reputable evident from the increasing number of likes on its facebook page, as well as the relatively large number of collections launched on her livejournal online boutique. :)

It's my pleasure to be able to work with Rachel, the cute and humble owner behind this growing blogshop. 

In my opinion, being humble is an essential virtue for a blogshop owner cos if you're not, you'll only get acquaintances and friends unfollowing you on twitter because you're annoying if you show off too excessively. Just saying. ;D 

Anyway, what's more commendable about Rachel is that she single-handedly brought up the standards of the shop and put in consistent and persevering effort in spite of the saturating online blogshop market. MyCanvasBag reaped remarkable sales results from Rachel's hard work with its simple and easy to navigate layout and efficient replies. Do check out my reviews below for her shop items! :)

Featuring Outfits of the day!

MCB Drape Sleeves blouse in Mustard

I love this bright chiffon piece cos it's lightweight and versatile. 

I was thankful that I didn't pick anything made of full thick cotton cos the weather was crazy like hell!

Due to the mad rush from tuition in morning + to capture the perfect weather and lighting for the MV,

I forgot to feature the beautiful flutter sleeves of this lovely top in my photos. 

On top of that, this top can be worn in many ways depending on the what occasion/event it's worn to.

<3 Rach's choice of clothes. Her body structure is petite, but she's considerate for her customers by stocking up clothes of different sizes and styles. Thumbs up, girl!

Poptart Waisted dress in Turquoise 

Clashing colours doesn't necessarily equate to fashion disaster ok.

Just look at this beautiful mini sundress! <3

Wear this gleeful dress out for a picnic gathering and expect to instantly brighten up someone's day. 

Honestly, the cutting is kind small for me even though I'm not very tall but

I just couldn't resist getting this dress for myself. 

The sweet high-waist cut + flair skirt bottom complements an imperfect figure like mine. :|

The material is soft and silky, and super comfy when worn. Wear like nvr wear anything cos very flimsy. :p

Anyway! For your benefit, MyCanvasBag and I managed to work out SOMEMORE discounts for my friends! ^^

To get $2 off regular-priced items + free postage for sales items, simply follow the steps below!

1. Like MyCanvasBag's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/mycanvasbag

2. Head over to the online boutique: http://www.mycanvasbag.livejournal.com

3. Quote "Ziweisandy" upon purchase of the items for the above-stated exclusive discounts for ya! 

All apparels are brand new and are thoroughly hand-picked by Rach to replace your old clothings in the wardrobe! Head over now! :)

~ ~ ~

Just another behind-the-scene camwhore session with the awesome videoman~ <3

Leonard, the best bf <3

Some beautiful scenery at Keppel Bay! ^^

So cool, got automatic door in the middle of nowhere one! :p

Camwhoring is an inevitable activity when there's a pretty backdrop and Ziwei. :p

Unleashing the gayness. :p 

Before I end off here, I've got a small giveaway for the party people out there!

I've got 4 one-time Zouk entry free passes to give away!

(Valid on weekdays and weekends till the 31st of Oct)

All you have to do is: 

1. Like my facebook page: here

2. Log in to youtube and subscribe to my channel: here

3. Like and share my newest MV: here

4. And leave a comment with your email under this post! :)

Your emails will be screened (means can only be seen by me). 

and stand a chance to win one of these entry passes! 

Winners will be notified within the next 2 weeks. ;D

Personal friends of mine who are interested, do contact me too, i might have extra.

Hearts, 

ZiweiSandy

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[Personal] Music and photo updates

First week of school has just passed and how's everyone feeling and coping? :)

I'm pleased to see my freshies enjoying themselves, people-watching at the deck, buying their textbooks from the Co-op and partying their nights away as though university is so chillax. 

Of course, mugging will only commence from the 2nd/3rd week onwards. ;)

As for myself, school is great of course, since I'm only required to head down to school for 2 days per week for my last 2 modules in NUS. I even traveled all the way back to school on the first day of school just to meet the freshies and the bf for a casual lunch. All the freshies seemed energized yet anxious about tutorial balloting deadlines. Part and parcel of the beginning of the university life~ 

I'm just cherishing the semester to have no regrets of not spending enough time as a student before I graduate. I'm also joining NUS D'hoppers to learn some basic dance techniques and to exercise every week! :p Who's interested to join with me!? :)

It has been 1 month since I released my last cover: California King Bed which was specially requested by and dedicated to Shenn. Apologies for the hiatus. If you've realised, I've been majorly distracted with brunches, adverts and reviews. It looks as though I'm not doing anything about my youtube channel BUT I'm still dedicated to improving with my personal youtube project ok! Haha. ;)

Here's my most recent (posted 1 month ago) youtube song cover if you've missed it. :)

Music updates

In fact, this upcoming cover is gonna be very different from my usual filming and recording style. 

It is a very classic Khalil Fong (方大同) song cover which I promised to release with my Genting blog posts (Food post / Activities post) but lacked the time to develop it in time. Honestly, I was quite flustered with publishing the Genting posts because the other bloggers were so damn efficient on their sides and I had to caption and review 2 extremely long-ass entries. So, sorry guys for giving over-confident false alarms! :p 

Basically, I'm gonna try filming my FIRST video cover OUTDOORS this time round. Let's hope I can successfully recce for a beautiful venue to do the filming and some photoshoot this weekend. I need some help here! Please recommend me some locations where I can film my video cover! They have to be quiet, windy and not popular/crowded places, preferably somewhere accessible and doesn't have very prominent Singapore landmarks. I don't want my video cover to turn out like an NDP music video. :p 

I will appreciate it veeerrrrryyyy much if you can give me your suggestions by commenting or contacting me personally!  :):)

On top of that, I've also added some harmonizing to this song to value-add to its audio effect. It didn't take me a great deal of effort to learn it, but it's not easy to record the harmo in sync with the lead melody. So much work to do in learning all the technical stuff!! I'll master them all!! *determined*

I'm also rejoicing over another great news which is that I've found a few clothes and accessories blogshop sponsors for my upcoming video covers! I am so extremely blessed and excited about these pending collaborations. It also means, NO MORE OLD UGLY CLOTHES from my bursting aged wardrobe. Indeed, sincerity, passion and determination do pay off! :) 

The first blogshop sponsor will be featured in the next video cover and you guys will be able to get special discounts if you want to purchase any item from the blogshop by simply quoting my name "ZiweiSandy". More details will be provided in the near future. :):) Psst, don't say I never share perks with my friends/readers. <3 

Luckiest woman is me, because I have all my supportive friends, seniors, juniors, listeners and readers who will be there for me when I need advice, help, comments and feedback to help me improve as a person and a singer-blogger. xoxo

If you have friends who own blogshops and would like to be featured in my upcoming video covers, as well as my blog, feel free to contact me at ziweisandy@gmail.com. I have a decent amount of viewership to offer. :)

Not to forget, I am concurrently working on my next duet cover with Marcus and it's going to be filmed at an outdoor venue too. I'm so in love with this song that I took on Marcus' challenge to try it out despite its difficulty! So far so good. Do give me some time. I hope I will not disappoint you guys. :)

Brunch-hunting will continue for me even though I'm in dire need to shed some weight. I've the honour to date some of my pretty girlfriends out. We're in the midst of planning right now. Excited~

Lastly, if you guys haven't, please be generous with your precious "like" on the Facebook update page below as I'm going to be updating most of my music and blog progression there. :) 

http://www.facebook.com/Ziweisandy 

Thanks in advance! <3<3

Finally finally, some photo updates for all the visual-readers/friends. :)

Much overdue pic: Steamboat with Powerpsych girls, Qian and Meijun! 

(In absence of Shenn and Siyi)

Family shot during my mummy's birthday! 

If you haven't seen, check out my review and order information for Amelie Cupcakes (where I bought my mum's bday cakes from)! ^^

Final day of our summer holidays~

ALCOHOL AND GAY NIGHT WITH SOME T1 CLUBBERS. 

With pretty Fangying and hot babe Shannen! <3
I'm not in the right attire cos I rushed down to Zirca from brunch and dinner. Picnic dress ftw! :p

The guys: Leonard, Jared, Sikai (the og slut) and Philip. :)

Sexy Shannen modeling with her new White Balenciaga-inspired handbag. 

First day of school with bee. :) 

Follow me on Instagram: Ziweisandy!! 

I post very pretty photos of food and people. :)

Sneakie for the next food review~ #ilovebrunch

With pretty Amanda. :) 

She is the supremely-talented owner of Amelie Cupcakes!!! *Kowtow*

Camwhoring with Angie, Jaslyn and Amanda at the chio toilet of Barracks cafe. ;)

Happy bee - Leo and his 7-layered pancake~  

Another sneakie for my next next food review~ :)

Old Southern Red Velvet Cake! Guess where!

<3,

ZiweiSandy

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