As some of you might know, I started participating in the 365 Days challenge over at Flickr in the beginning of 2008. So, from taking hardly any self-portraits for more than 3 decades, my self-portrait collection has grown a lot in the last 30 days.
Anyway, when I posted this self-portrait outtake -
Someone commented that it reminded her of a “prettier Bic Runga.” Didn’t know whether that was a good thing, since I’ve never heard of the name before. Didn’t even know if I was going to find a man or a woman, seeing as the only Bic I know was the brand name of a pen. Heh. 
Curious, I Googled the name. Found out that Bic Runga is actually a singer from New Zealand - part Maori and part Chinese. Born 1976.
And, I ended up finding this YouTube video of Bic Runga, singing a song titled ‘Sway’:
Well, now… The video’s really cheesy.
But, getting past all that… I’m in love. Seriously. Not because someone thought I look like her*, but because the song ‘Sway’ is just my kind of music. Love it. Really. Also found her other song, ‘Drive’ - and it sounded vaguely familiar. Really like it too. So, I’m definitely going to be watching out for Bic Runga from hereon.
Amazing how we end up finding stuff on the web, huh?
Anyway… the last week has been quite a challenging time for me, tech-wise. I’ve been having Macbook + WiFi issues, plus this site has been (still being!) revamped. Yep, finally managed to leave Expression Engine to move back to WordPress.
Unfortunately, it meant that I didn’t get to spend as much time online as per usual. But, I still have some web finds for you folks who’re in to (or getting in to) Twitter.
- 9 Benefits of Twitter for Bloggers - Thoughts from Problogger
- 10 Best Twitter Tools for Wordpress Blogs - Some interesting plugins and tools.
- Twit This - a Wordpress plugin that enable you to post a button or link to your blog post. To encourage readers and visitors who Twitter to ‘Twit’ about your blog entries.
- Twitterverse - What’s happening in the Twitter universe.
- Twitter Tools - Another interesting Twitter + Wordpress plugin.
Oh, and Hsien just posted this via Twitter - A “Form” Apology Letter. Really funny.
*BTW, while I feel really flattered to be compared with Bic, I don’t really agree that we look alike. And, you’ll especially agree if you hear and watch me sing.
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Kari 01.31.08 at 12:49 am
I too was having issues with my my MacBook and WiFi. I’ve since decided that my router had gone bad though I’m not completedly convinced. Either way with the ethernet plugged right it everything works great. I conclude I will have to take the Mac somewhere else to test it on another Wifi.
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Shai Coggins reply on January 31st, 2008:
That is so weird. Another person just wrote to me and told me the same thing. Wonder if it’s really just a router thing or not?
Mine was solved by reinstalling an older system. Apparently, Apple’s upgrade was just too much for my ISP and they’re not equipped to deal with it. So, I have to wait to upgrade.
Hope you get your Mac WiFi woes fixed soon!
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Jen 01.31.08 at 2:45 am
Hey
So glad to help you discover the beauty of Bic Runga….
I had never seen that video before, so I apologise immensely for the cheese
Your shot reminded me a little of her style….
When she has long hair anyway…
Happy Wednesday
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Shai Coggins reply on January 31st, 2008:
Hi, Jen! LOL. The video’s cheesiness isn’t your fault. So, I don’t blame you.
But yes, thank you for leading me to Bic Runga. I really liked her music, so I’m happy I found her through you.
And thanks. I am flattered by the comparison.
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Bionic Beauty 01.31.08 at 3:01 am
well, if anyone needs a router recommendation, I wholeheartedly LOVE my Airport Extreme N router. It was very simple to set up and extremely stable. Now… my PC’s wifi is just hosed. No idea what the heck is wrong with it, PMS maybe.
I love that song, Sway! It was in one of my fav tv shows- Alias.
Jami
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Shai Coggins reply on January 31st, 2008:
Jami: Will definitely look in to it if I ever need a new router. Thanks. And wow - you know the song.
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Karla 02.03.08 at 7:22 pm
Just hopping through my feeder–been so long since I visited.
Anyhow, the only Bic Runga song I know is “Sway,” and it’s a very sentimental song because I was playing it during a very, well, fragile part of my life in 2004. I could relate to the part that says, “I’m practicing your name so I can say it to your face.”
I think that, in one sentence, encapsulates what online relationships turn out to be.
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Shai Coggins reply on February 3rd, 2008:
Karla: Oh wow. So great that you visited again and said hello. Thanks.
And, it looks like Bic’s song really has a special place in your life, even if it does bring some ‘fragile memories’. Anyway, hope you’ll visit and say howdy again soon. 
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