Row your boat
Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 1:49 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
Rules:1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
2. Each players answers the questions about themselves.
Starting time: 2.08pm
Name: prettysoldier
Sisters: ?
Brothers: ??
Shoe size: Four words: I have BIG feet.
Height: I can only say that I have grown slightly taller.
Where do you live: In a park with newspapers for my blanket.
Favourite drinks: Plain water, grass jelly, Milo and chamomile tea.
Favourite breakfast: I don't eat breakfast now.
Have you ever been on a plane: Yes, it wasn't really pleasant without medicine. I've learnt my lesson.
Swam in the ocean: No way.
Fallen asleep at school: Of course. I strive to keep awake DURING lessons. I sometimes sleep in between classes though.
Broken some one's heart: Ohohoho, I was never so cruel. Or pretty enough to do that =D
Fell off your chair: Yep.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Hmm, maybe? That was a long time ago =/
Saved e-mails: What's there to save when all are chain mails?
What is your room like: Light blue, messy with softoys and CDs.
What's right beside you: Eeyore and my work.
What is the last thing you ate: It should be food meant for humans. (chocolate)
EVER HAD...
Chicken pox: Never and hope not to ever get it.
Sore throat: Yes, it happens when I shout at the class. I leave the shouting to Yvonne these days.
Stitches: What kind
Broken nose: Thankfully, no.
Do you believe in love at first sight: PFFT, I will tell you when it happens. It is true that physical attraction is always the major part of the relationship thingy.
Like picnics: Only if the people I'm having a picnic with are worth the sacrifice of meeting bugs and other whatnot.
WHO WAS/WERE THE LAST PERSON/PEOPLE YOU...
Danced with: The momiji manju dance with Sihui.
Last made you smile: Sihui's typing error: "buckle for my waste".
You last yelled at: 2C1 to catch their precious attention.
TODAY DID YOU...
Talk to someone you like: Verbally? Not today.
Kissed anyone: Never kissed a human. My first kiss was given to a basketball thrown at my face - does that even count? The second time was with a shuttlecock and the third was a volley ball which I was suppose to hit to Pamela.
Get sick: Sick? As in vomit? Nope.
Miss someone: Don't we all?
Eat: I can never resist the temptation. Which means getting anorexic is like a chicken trying to fly with an eagle.
Best feeling in the world: Not sure.
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: I used to. Till my mum said they were dusty and there wasn't enough space on the bed.
What's under your bed: I don't want to know.
Who do you really hate: I don't know. I do have an intense dislike for a few people.
What time is it now: 2.26PM
RANDOM:
Is there a person on your mind right now: Hmm, can I skip this?
Do you have any siblings: Oh sure. I have like 11 of them and I'm the youngest. Most people should know.
Do you want children: Yes but definitely not now or before I turn into an adult. That would create a scandal.
Do you like your hand-writing: As long as I can read it. (I know that some can't read it though.)
Are your toe nails painted: They always were.
Whose bed rather than yours would you sleep in: Why would I want to sleep in another's bed? That would be weird.
What colour shirt are you wearing now: White. It's a pristine colour.
Do you sleep with the TV on: Nope, I'm a light sleeper. (I don't mind the TV if I'm overseas or really tired.)
What are you doing right now: Being alive and doing this meme?
Have you ever crawled through a window: I wouldn't want to have a police record.
Can you handle the truth: Truth?
Are you too forgiving: Most say I am but that's because I forget easily. That should count.
Are you closer to your mother or father: MUMMY!!!
Who was the last person you cried in front of: Urgh, that was after Physics. But Rachel and Ching Han were there. I owe them a big thank you.
How many people can you say you really loved: Loved? Well, right now, yes, I do LOVE a few who are close to my heart.
Do you eat healthy: Not really.
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you: Who doesn't?
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to: No one.
Are you loud or quiet most of the time: Depends on how long have I known the person I'm with and my mood at that moment.
Are you confident: Maybe?
5 things I was doing 10 years ago:
1. Crying
2. Watching teletubbies.
3. Crawling about.
4. Being in love with Disney shows.
5. Was in my own world in nursery.
5 things on my to-do list today:
1. Do homework.
2. Decide if I do need to layer my hair.
3. Understand Geography.
4. Study 言语 四十到八十。
5. Try to tackle the flash webpage that is due for PBL.
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Jelly
2. Chocolate
3. Meiji chocolate-coated strawberry gummy
4. Ice cream. Preferably vanilla.
5. Japanese crackers.
5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1. Being the kind soul I am, donating a portion of my loot to charities would be a good idea.
2. Concert DVDS ( HSJ! DBSK! )
4. Buy presents
5. Save the rest of it for future happenings.
5 of my bad habits:
1. Dozing off on any train.
2. Having a short attention span.
3. Dancing at the weirdest timings.
4. Walking into doors.
5. Missing my train station.
5 places I have lived it:
1. Dreamland
2. Lalaland
3. Schoolland
4. Mother Earth
5. Asia
5 jobs I've had: I will answer that when I'm at my fifth job.
5 people I tag:
1. Deborah
2. Pamela
3. Teryne ( Thanks for always tagging at my blog =]] )
4. Any 2C1 people
5. Other bored people.
2. Each players answers the questions about themselves.
Starting time: 2.08pm
Name: prettysoldier
Sisters: ?
Brothers: ??
Shoe size: Four words: I have BIG feet.
Height: I can only say that I have grown slightly taller.
Where do you live: In a park with newspapers for my blanket.
Favourite drinks: Plain water, grass jelly, Milo and chamomile tea.
Favourite breakfast: I don't eat breakfast now.
Have you ever been on a plane: Yes, it wasn't really pleasant without medicine. I've learnt my lesson.
Swam in the ocean: No way.
Fallen asleep at school: Of course. I strive to keep awake DURING lessons. I sometimes sleep in between classes though.
Broken some one's heart: Ohohoho, I was never so cruel. Or pretty enough to do that =D
Fell off your chair: Yep.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Hmm, maybe? That was a long time ago =/
Saved e-mails: What's there to save when all are chain mails?
What is your room like: Light blue, messy with softoys and CDs.
What's right beside you: Eeyore and my work.
What is the last thing you ate: It should be food meant for humans. (chocolate)
EVER HAD...
Chicken pox: Never and hope not to ever get it.
Sore throat: Yes, it happens when I shout at the class. I leave the shouting to Yvonne these days.
Stitches: What kind
Broken nose: Thankfully, no.
Do you believe in love at first sight: PFFT, I will tell you when it happens. It is true that physical attraction is always the major part of the relationship thingy.
Like picnics: Only if the people I'm having a picnic with are worth the sacrifice of meeting bugs and other whatnot.
WHO WAS/WERE THE LAST PERSON/PEOPLE YOU...
Danced with: The momiji manju dance with Sihui.
Last made you smile: Sihui's typing error: "buckle for my waste".
You last yelled at: 2C1 to catch their precious attention.
TODAY DID YOU...
Talk to someone you like: Verbally? Not today.
Kissed anyone: Never kissed a human. My first kiss was given to a basketball thrown at my face - does that even count? The second time was with a shuttlecock and the third was a volley ball which I was suppose to hit to Pamela.
Get sick: Sick? As in vomit? Nope.
Miss someone: Don't we all?
Eat: I can never resist the temptation. Which means getting anorexic is like a chicken trying to fly with an eagle.
Best feeling in the world: Not sure.
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: I used to. Till my mum said they were dusty and there wasn't enough space on the bed.
What's under your bed: I don't want to know.
Who do you really hate: I don't know. I do have an intense dislike for a few people.
What time is it now: 2.26PM
RANDOM:
Is there a person on your mind right now: Hmm, can I skip this?
Do you have any siblings: Oh sure. I have like 11 of them and I'm the youngest. Most people should know.
Do you want children: Yes but definitely not now or before I turn into an adult. That would create a scandal.
Do you like your hand-writing: As long as I can read it. (I know that some can't read it though.)
Are your toe nails painted: They always were.
Whose bed rather than yours would you sleep in: Why would I want to sleep in another's bed? That would be weird.
What colour shirt are you wearing now: White. It's a pristine colour.
Do you sleep with the TV on: Nope, I'm a light sleeper. (I don't mind the TV if I'm overseas or really tired.)
What are you doing right now: Being alive and doing this meme?
Have you ever crawled through a window: I wouldn't want to have a police record.
Can you handle the truth: Truth?
Are you too forgiving: Most say I am but that's because I forget easily. That should count.
Are you closer to your mother or father: MUMMY!!!
Who was the last person you cried in front of: Urgh, that was after Physics. But Rachel and Ching Han were there. I owe them a big thank you.
How many people can you say you really loved: Loved? Well, right now, yes, I do LOVE a few who are close to my heart.
Do you eat healthy: Not really.
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you: Who doesn't?
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to: No one.
Are you loud or quiet most of the time: Depends on how long have I known the person I'm with and my mood at that moment.
Are you confident: Maybe?
5 things I was doing 10 years ago:
1. Crying
2. Watching teletubbies.
3. Crawling about.
4. Being in love with Disney shows.
5. Was in my own world in nursery.
5 things on my to-do list today:
1. Do homework.
2. Decide if I do need to layer my hair.
3. Understand Geography.
4. Study 言语 四十到八十。
5. Try to tackle the flash webpage that is due for PBL.
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Jelly
2. Chocolate
3. Meiji chocolate-coated strawberry gummy
4. Ice cream. Preferably vanilla.
5. Japanese crackers.
5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1. Being the kind soul I am, donating a portion of my loot to charities would be a good idea.
2. Concert DVDS ( HSJ! DBSK! )
4. Buy presents
5. Save the rest of it for future happenings.
5 of my bad habits:
1. Dozing off on any train.
2. Having a short attention span.
3. Dancing at the weirdest timings.
4. Walking into doors.
5. Missing my train station.
5 places I have lived it:
1. Dreamland
2. Lalaland
3. Schoolland
4. Mother Earth
5. Asia
5 jobs I've had: I will answer that when I'm at my fifth job.
5 people I tag:
1. Deborah
2. Pamela
3. Teryne ( Thanks for always tagging at my blog =]] )
4. Any 2C1 people
5. Other bored people.
Labels: School Days
oh, I can see the sun shining behind you.
Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 6:21 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
This year's Speech day and Learning Festival had been integrated into a single day. Therefore there were more activities and it was much more hectic than last year. It was really tiring though.
For today's performance, it wasn't really our best but we did what we could at that time I suppose. Ms Ong forgot to cue our section in for our first page. Jolene said that we sounded freaky as our notes were very high =D She was standing right behind us on-stage with the band.
The audience was not really encouraging though. Most of them were still chattering during the band's and choir's performance D:
Right after the Speech Day performance, I had to rush to return the stand and change my top. I then went for my ushering duty. Most of the schools were late. I must say that it was quite fun but hectic. I had to carry refreshments for the performing groups and the drinks were HEAVY. I was running up and down, just to remind the groups of the time and that they are supposed to come down at least 10 minutes before their performance.
After the refreshments part was done, Ms Ang actually gave us drinks to drink too as there were many extras =DDD
We then gave out the Learning Festival leaflets to anyone who wanted them. I gave many to the band people =D It was quite difficult though as most of the visitors didn't want it or had already taken theirs at the foyer. When I gave the last of my stack, I went over to the teachers' stall to help in the selling of their items. I managed to persuade Clare, Christy, Ms Ho and a few others to buy from me. Ms Ho was really kind!! She immediately bought some snacks from me =]]]]
Before that, I'd also helped the 2C1 stall to sell their kuehs for a short while. Jessie and I cornered a Fairfield Methodist Priamary boy and coerced him into buying one XD
When Jessie saw that there was a girl from the same school walking nearby, she asked if they knew each other and when they said yes, she made the boy buy a kueh for the girl XD Poor boy.
For today's performance, it wasn't really our best but we did what we could at that time I suppose. Ms Ong forgot to cue our section in for our first page. Jolene said that we sounded freaky as our notes were very high =D She was standing right behind us on-stage with the band.
The audience was not really encouraging though. Most of them were still chattering during the band's and choir's performance D:
Right after the Speech Day performance, I had to rush to return the stand and change my top. I then went for my ushering duty. Most of the schools were late. I must say that it was quite fun but hectic. I had to carry refreshments for the performing groups and the drinks were HEAVY. I was running up and down, just to remind the groups of the time and that they are supposed to come down at least 10 minutes before their performance.
After the refreshments part was done, Ms Ang actually gave us drinks to drink too as there were many extras =DDD
We then gave out the Learning Festival leaflets to anyone who wanted them. I gave many to the band people =D It was quite difficult though as most of the visitors didn't want it or had already taken theirs at the foyer. When I gave the last of my stack, I went over to the teachers' stall to help in the selling of their items. I managed to persuade Clare, Christy, Ms Ho and a few others to buy from me. Ms Ho was really kind!! She immediately bought some snacks from me =]]]]
Before that, I'd also helped the 2C1 stall to sell their kuehs for a short while. Jessie and I cornered a Fairfield Methodist Priamary boy and coerced him into buying one XD
When Jessie saw that there was a girl from the same school walking nearby, she asked if they knew each other and when they said yes, she made the boy buy a kueh for the girl XD Poor boy.
Labels: Learning Festival, School Days, Speech Day
oo-er
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 9:45 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
My throat hurts after yesterday's singing D: It's not the usual sore throat - it feels swollen. Oh well, I just hope that I can sing well on Saturday. I must sing well. =D
Today's rehearsal was much more tiring than last week's. Everyone managed to arrive at the hall after warm-ups on time. Unlike Juniper, who loves the stand so much, I had some difficulties carrying it initially. It feels like I'm carrying weights...
Today's rehearsal was much more tiring than last week's. Everyone managed to arrive at the hall after warm-ups on time. Unlike Juniper, who loves the stand so much, I had some difficulties carrying it initially. It feels like I'm carrying weights...
Anyway, Juniper conducted us today. We had to walk in and out as usual, and remain on stand-by outside the hall too. And Ms Ong changed our standing positions today. For the first time, I'm actually the middle. It seemed weird at first, as I'm so used to standing at the side, but it's fine =]
Although the rehearsal ended at four plus, we practised further to touch up on the two songs. Compared to normal choir practices, at least we could go at five-thirty instead =DDD
I think I'm going to flunk my English and Chinese Language class test. The theme for the narrative essay was unexpected. My essay was just filled with crap. For the second test, it was just a plain disaster. I did not understand anything from the question paper and I was really sleepy then. My handwriting was illegible too and my correction tape was used up. I'd even cancelled one whole question and re-wrote it at a teensy corner. Let's hope I wouldn't get penalised for that. For the cloze passage, it was totally beyond my humble comprehension. It just seemed to be a jumble of Chinese characters to me. Sure, it was an article, but due to the "chim-alogy" or maybe I really am too dumb, I really couldn't get what the whole paper was about. Yes, I know I AM dumb. It's just that I feel extremely stupid now. Bleh, it's going to be awful when I get back the two papers. There's also the Literature test tomorrow and Math plus Physics tests on the day after. Is there such a term called 'Triple Doom"?
Labels: choir, Crez chorale, School Days, Speech Day
After a fortnight
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 10:57 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
Although it was a Wednesday, I had to stay back mainly for the Speech Day rehearsal. There were many problems and most of the time, the choir was left alone onstage. Teryne and I felt like BBQ-ed pork - those that they sell at discounted prices during CNY and the shops will have some reddish light shining onto them. Yeah, there were red spotlights on us. Diu Diu Dang a was sung well on that day if I remember correctly, although we didn't sing that during the rehearsal.
There was also English oral yesterday. Our class got Mr Ravi as the examiner. I'm not sure if I will fare well for this exam as he didn't show any indication whatsoever. Reading was okay, but the Picture Discussion part was quite horrible. The photograph featured was about a few teenage boys accompanying young toddlers on floats in a swimming pool. All of them were males. I interpret it as: It is a collaboration between the NS guys and some Kindergarden school. This was partly because the reading passage was on NS Navy, and all the guys didn't look above 20. All of them had shaved heads too. So it should be okay if I said that right? Unlike others, he only asked me one question excluding "what do you think is happening in this picture". He asked, "What is the likelihood of something happening?". I was answering halfway when I forgot the question. That was when I stopped suddenly and asked, "Again?". I think he got irritated and he repeated his question. Hope I will manage to do well for this exam somehow.
My friend got into VJIP. Well, lots of people are applying for IP now. Let's just say, I decided not to try out for this IP thing as my grades are not good enough. Plus, I have already decided to stick to Crescent for four years and not two. Third reason would be that I know I will die from the workload in IP. Plain ol' me will always know what are my limits =]
But I kinda admire those who got in or are already in this programme. It just shows that they are really really really smart and they work fast. =O
Labels: choir, Crez chorale, School Days, Speech Day
Oops
Sunday, July 06, 2008 @ 10:33 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
I forgot to post about Mr Poon who came in as a relief teacher for our geography period on Wednesday. Apparently, since our lovely oral examinations are approaching fast, he, as an English teacher did not want us to waste any time and wanted to help us practise our oratorical skills. To give an example of what 'monotonous' means, he randomly grabbed a book from the front row. The book happened to be the one lying on Harriet's table. He then proceeded to read. There was just one particular problem though: it seemed that the passage contained some explicit words that was not to be read to a big audience - especially when we are only young adults. I still remember what he remarked after his eyes widened at the choice of words used by the author, "Young people these days...What are they thinking...the choice of books...". Of course, he showed what 'monotonous' meant in the end - by quoting a paragraph on how the brain absorbs information found in a copy of Readers' Digest on Pearlyn's table. "This, is what you people should read." Was what Mr Poon announced, after he finished quoting.
The oral exercise that we did was to change partners every turn, and to expound on the topic he gave us right before our turns to speak. Since we were in pairs, so each will take turns to listen, speak and comment. Unfortunately, I did not get to speak when the topic in question was what I had confidence with. Instead, I got
When I was listening to Deborah explaining why Avril Lavinge was so trashy to her, I could only catch the three words: Like a mop. The rest was lost to my ears as she was TOO FAST. LOL, she later told me that she said that lavinge's hair is like a mop. XD
Oh yeah, about today's guitar class. My mum and I were rushing to Tampines Mall for my class and were waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green. There was this old man who didn't care about the traffic whatsoever and just proceeded to cross the road with his wife. He was saying, “要过，就过。”When my mum heard that, she told me, "What he meant was: 要死，就死。" XD
I made it in time and knocked into this poor soul when I was walking to the place. As both of us were walking towards each other and there was this corner, we just banged into each other. I didn't see him at first coz he was shorter than me. Hahas, poor guy.
I made a fool of myself during the class too. When the teacher called Tammy and me to play Guantanamera, I heard it as "Eugene and Tammy." So when I caught everyone looking at me, I was surprised and asked,"Huh? Wait, ME?". I heard Eugene snicker.
We got a new solo piece again - Speak Softly, Love. It sounds sad and somehow, I felt like giggling when the teacher played it once through for us. I think I'm mad.
The oral exercise that we did was to change partners every turn, and to expound on the topic he gave us right before our turns to speak. Since we were in pairs, so each will take turns to listen, speak and comment. Unfortunately, I did not get to speak when the topic in question was what I had confidence with. Instead, I got
Describe your dream wedding
Describe your dream husband
Give a joke
Explain: Why is ice cream healthy
Why are exams fun
When I was listening to Deborah explaining why Avril Lavinge was so trashy to her, I could only catch the three words: Like a mop. The rest was lost to my ears as she was TOO FAST. LOL, she later told me that she said that lavinge's hair is like a mop. XD
Oh yeah, about today's guitar class. My mum and I were rushing to Tampines Mall for my class and were waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green. There was this old man who didn't care about the traffic whatsoever and just proceeded to cross the road with his wife. He was saying, “要过，就过。”When my mum heard that, she told me, "What he meant was: 要死，就死。" XD
I made it in time and knocked into this poor soul when I was walking to the place. As both of us were walking towards each other and there was this corner, we just banged into each other. I didn't see him at first coz he was shorter than me. Hahas, poor guy.
I made a fool of myself during the class too. When the teacher called Tammy and me to play Guantanamera, I heard it as "Eugene and Tammy." So when I caught everyone looking at me, I was surprised and asked,"Huh? Wait, ME?". I heard Eugene snicker.
We got a new solo piece again - Speak Softly, Love. It sounds sad and somehow, I felt like giggling when the teacher played it once through for us. I think I'm mad.
Labels: guitar, School Days
123
Friday, July 04, 2008 @ 9:02 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
Today's Youth day celebration was relatively short. But it was still fun to see the teachers putting up their items for us. And everyone said that our class shirt was really unique ^^
The Humanities Department came up with this last-minute item. The teachers were showcasing the styles of music icons from the 60s to the 21st century. Mr Tham did one of the guys in ABBA and Jay Chou. His face was so moody when doing the latter XD Ms Li also did Click Five and it was hilarious. There was also Britney Spears. Wonder why no one did Madonna?
Ms Loo paired out with Mr Keong during the Mathematics Department's item. They were dancing to the tune of uptown girls =D And she saved her rose for our class. \^^/
Oh, and throughout the whole thing, I had to protect my knee from Tessa Sim. She was trying to peel the cracked skin off my wound. Tsktsk. Everytime I turn to look at the stage, she will attempt to prode and study my knee. Lol, she is currently fascinated with it.
I managed to leave school at four plus as we needed to arrange all the old scores in the CCA room. Anna, Evangeline and Joey were really enthusiatic about practising the South African Pantsula. And I was in charge of reminding Ziyu to tag the gowns after we were done with the scores. XD
The Humanities Department came up with this last-minute item. The teachers were showcasing the styles of music icons from the 60s to the 21st century. Mr Tham did one of the guys in ABBA and Jay Chou. His face was so moody when doing the latter XD Ms Li also did Click Five and it was hilarious. There was also Britney Spears. Wonder why no one did Madonna?
Ms Loo paired out with Mr Keong during the Mathematics Department's item. They were dancing to the tune of uptown girls =D And she saved her rose for our class. \^^/
Oh, and throughout the whole thing, I had to protect my knee from Tessa Sim. She was trying to peel the cracked skin off my wound. Tsktsk. Everytime I turn to look at the stage, she will attempt to prode and study my knee. Lol, she is currently fascinated with it.
I managed to leave school at four plus as we needed to arrange all the old scores in the CCA room. Anna, Evangeline and Joey were really enthusiatic about practising the South African Pantsula. And I was in charge of reminding Ziyu to tag the gowns after we were done with the scores. XD
Labels: choir, Crez chorale, School Days
blup blup
Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 8:24 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
The trip to Peacehaven was okay. It was quite awkward at the songbird [is that the name?] ward at first. Because of communication problems, it became difficult to understand the people there. Our singing was also, I would say, nice, but still not really great to listen to and I don't think our audience could even understand us. We brought fruits over and made origami for them too. After that, I went off with Pamela, Sihui and Jolene directly from Peacehaven. We took a bus to Pasir Ris MRT station. I didn't know that Downtown East changed so much - as in the entrance area.
I then spent quite a painful evening at home with my poor knee. It took quite a while for me to get to the shower as I was afraid of the pain. Never did I think that I would trip over a loose drain cover [again]. Drains are dangerous, aye.
Today's guitar lesson was good. Jason [ I think that's his name ] was suddenly so hyper and all - he kept volunteering for everything. And he shaved his head 0-0 I thought he became a monk or something. Turned out that he shaved for a cancer donation drive. He was asking Brandon why he didn't shave too [they are from the same school] and joked that Brandon doesn't have any sense of humanity. When teacher asked him to write out the rhythm on the board, Jason got it all wrong - except for the first beat. And teacher asked us, "Who thinks this is correct?". Only Jason raised his hand,"ME!". LOL.
We were given a new piece to learn again and Tammy and I were wondering which note should be sharp. We didn't ask the teacher so it was only until Eugene asked teacher that we knew. It seems to be quite a good thing to sit next to him as he would ask the teacher or if he knows, he would just do a demo. But in the class, there's still no conversation - unless you count those between Jason, Brandon and Nathaniel, or Tammy and Eugenia. And it has been almost eight months.
I then spent quite a painful evening at home with my poor knee. It took quite a while for me to get to the shower as I was afraid of the pain. Never did I think that I would trip over a loose drain cover [again]. Drains are dangerous, aye.
Today's guitar lesson was good. Jason [ I think that's his name ] was suddenly so hyper and all - he kept volunteering for everything. And he shaved his head 0-0 I thought he became a monk or something. Turned out that he shaved for a cancer donation drive. He was asking Brandon why he didn't shave too [they are from the same school] and joked that Brandon doesn't have any sense of humanity. When teacher asked him to write out the rhythm on the board, Jason got it all wrong - except for the first beat. And teacher asked us, "Who thinks this is correct?". Only Jason raised his hand,"ME!". LOL.
We were given a new piece to learn again and Tammy and I were wondering which note should be sharp. We didn't ask the teacher so it was only until Eugene asked teacher that we knew. It seems to be quite a good thing to sit next to him as he would ask the teacher or if he knows, he would just do a demo. But in the class, there's still no conversation - unless you count those between Jason, Brandon and Nathaniel, or Tammy and Eugenia. And it has been almost eight months.
Labels: guitar
oh, you worry wart.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 9:11 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
People who know their dream and what they want to be or achieve in the future are truly admirable in my view. They have already gotten this resolution and will set out to achieve it. The feeling of knowing just what you are going to get is definitely better than just ambling along life's paths, wondering what is in for you next. They say that the teenage years are the rebellious part of a person's life. What they left out in the saying is that the teenage years is when someone actually carves out their ideals and learns the ways of the world. True, many would agree that when you retire from your job and slowly age, you will definitely realised that your perspective of the world will greatly differ from what you had expected and thought of it when you are just an ignorant teenager. But the things that you were influenced by through the environment you were in when young has proven to be a huge impact on your personality and thinking. Does that mean that the choices made when you were a teenager would also affect what you will be in the future? These thoughts would swim around my head when people talk about how far they have gone in their life, their career paths, their families, and how much has changed since they were my age.
Maybe it's just normal to feel insecure at my young age. But what about friends who have already decided to be doctors, mothers, lawyers, and even where they want to work in? When I hear people talking about what they want for their career, I get this scary feeling. How do people have ambitions? How do they find their life's true calling? Even if they do have ambitions, how do they get the confidence and courage to be able to take pride in it and know that they will not fail their own expectations?
Last Saturday, I went with my mum to Auntie Shirlene's house. The adults were discussing their own topics as usual and suddenly, the topic of my school life was brought up. Questions about what subjects I am intending to take started to pop up. I was then suddenly struck by how aimless my life was. In my life so far, I had never really taken the idea of 'long-term' planning seriously. To me, I never really wanted something very badly - unless you count the times whereby I desperately didn't want to fail a subject or be embarrassed. Even getting into my school was quite a spur of moment decision (I changed my first choice the last minute). As my answers to the well-meaning questions asked by the adults were inadequate, I guess, they just got kinda concerned for me. Advice and stuff about how the subjects you choose would affect your career prospects next time got me worried then. Who knows, maybe most teenagers feel the same way as me.
Tomorrow will be the overdue farewell party for Ms Tham and Mr Albert Tay. I wonder what song are we expected to perform tomorrow. I got a bad feeling about singing Alleluia and Mighty Wonder though. I really hope my premonition will not be worth caring in the end.
Labels: School Days
And whose smiley is that
Thursday, June 12, 2008 @ 10:02 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
This year's class outing was quite a success - fortunately. The only thing was that many cancelled on us (some with the strangest excuse).
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This is of course, by me too. =]
From Tampines to Harbourfront, each time I end a call, another would come in - and that's excluding the text messages. That was why I was not reading any sign or looking carefully when I stepped out of the ticketing barrier. I just got swept along with the usual morning working adults who were striding to their workplace. And clever me just followed like a lost lamb and ended up in Harbourfront centre without knowing and even followed some tourist to some lobby and then to some taxi / cruise thingy. I was shocked to see so many tourists all lined up. And I had to call Ching Han to ask where on earth I am. Yeah, I didn't take notice of my surroundings. So, Ching Han said that I was in Harbourfront Centre (I haven't been there since Primary five), and I had to walk back to the station and walk into a different opening to get to Vivo.
We got to Palawan beach without any problem and met up with the rest of the organising committee there. While sitting on the Andro's canvas with Ziyu (keeping an eye on the water bombs as well), this boy came over and did the "Chicken Dance" right in front of us. I think he was playing truth or dare with his group of friends. It was quite funny. Oh yeah, I wrote a message on the sand there:
The "& TESSA" part was not done by me. After seeing my "I love myself" message, Tessa Sim decided to add that last caption underneath. A tourist saw my message and said, "I love myself? How nice." LOL. Some scribbled that they love their idols - like Sihui...who wrote Miyavi and reita -.-
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This is of course, by me too. =]Anyway, we climbed to the side of the bridge nearby and most of us took photos like that. I didn't take part in the first few games as I went with Tessa S and Jessie to collect lunch from the station. We discussed on Jessie's "special flavours" that she added to the food. And I will not reveal Tessa S's secret - she did something on her way back. We came back and I went to play in the game they were playing then. XinYi's water bomb got my shorts completely wet. Lunch was a very casual affair and all of us just stuck around to eat and drink. Since there were extras, some wanted to have seconds. Deborah let me have two bites of the cheeseburger - which was stuck onto my teeth and Deb had to pull it out.
The pail balancing game was fun. My team was the best! We managed to balance the pail even with water being poured on us. The only disadvantage of the game was that our whole body will be wet and sandy - a gross combination. Oh yeah, the other team's balancing skills were pathetic XD And after that game, it was random water bombs. I just realised that it hurts big time when someone throws a water bomb at you nearby. We had to clean up the mess afterwards.
Ziyu, Krystal, Andro, Evangeline and I were the first few who went to the shower to clean up. Unlike the others, Evange and I chose to shower in the open shower at the back. Of course, we wore our clothes while showering. We dried and changed in the empty cubicles next to it. Ziyu joined us at the shower thingy too. Oh, and there was a banana peel stuck onto the door of my cubicle. Jessie thinks that a monkey must have been inside to shower too.
It was quite boring after that and we just cleaned up, wait for some missing people, pack up and go. I waited for SiHui to blow-dry her shorts first. Then to Vivo we went!
We fooled around at the Toys R Us.
Deborah and I. The hats were too small for our heads actually. I think the hats were meant for 3-year-olds.
We went to Burger King to eat after that as most of us were starving and went on to the children outdoor play area nearby. That was when Sarah discovered that she had lost her phone. Deborah and Yvonne then searched through the dustbins and the play area while I searched the bags. And the dustbins were foul. Really. FYI, Sarah's handphone was not found. Tessa S joined us at Burger King while Pamela left for her tuition. Sihui and Andro left us long before that for their quest for the blu-tack.
All of us went up and played at the Sky Park water area. Yvonne and Deb were throwing slippers. We proved that my pair of slippers are the most buoyant too.
We walked around the shops after getting bored by the water. And Tessa S bought A LOT of things. Well, at least she was the only one buying. Then somehow we got to the subject of what will we wear on prom night. Yvonne was saying she will be wearing a tuxedo and she will never wear a dress. Oh and talking about dress, there was this bridal gown display and the gowns were awesome. And back to the subject. Seeing that there are still two more years to prom night, we still have plenty of time to decide what to wear anyway. And I think gowns are pretty actually ^^
Labels: classouting, School Days
summary
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 @ 5:34 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
Tomorrow will be the first day I am able to stay at home. I have been going to school since the start of holiday for rehearsals and the science workshop.
The concert last Saturday was quite good, I guess. But some of the audience didn't seem to like us at all. When I was taking the bus to Clementi MRT station after the whole thing, there was this guy who was with his girlfriend. It was obvious that they were from PJC and he said that we were awful and had no stamina. Oh well. How I wish I didn't hear that...it was so...disappointing. But it's quite true that during the combined songs with Wild Empire and PJChoir, we were kinda drowned out by them. My mum couldn't even see us onstage. Oh well. I kinda prefer combining with Secondary schools choir ^^ The other two choirs are really good BTW.
This time, the sopranos and altos were given separate dressing rooms too. Anyway, as per normal, it was mass change and every one was running around trying to put on make up and do their hair. And Juniper almost lost her gown tag, her rose choker, and her skirt. Tsktsk. Tabitha had to bring the skirt back for her.
The environmental science workshop was relatively interesting... just that I fell asleep. Well, I wasn't sleeping the whole time of course. We went to Sungei Buloh Reserve on the first day. The bus was so jerky that I kept having the urge to puke. As we were sitting at the back of the bus, Anna shifted to the other side so that she wouldn't get puked on. We were saying that if I really puked, Juniper's head would definitely get it coz she's right in front of me. The trip was really short and we only had time to get the water samples and do the broad walk. Before going, I borrowed Anna's mosquito repellent but wiped it off later as it felt disgusting. Oh, and surprisingly, I didn't get any mosquito bites from that place! I think it's because I stuck close to the human mosquito repellent: Juniper. Serious. I know my blood attracts mosquitoes somehow, but I didn't get any bites for the first time!!! But Ziyu and the others got them. Wahaha, Juniper is a repellent! Or maybe she is just a good luck charm. ^^ Hahas. Ziyu mentioned that the bloodtype B+ attracts mosquitoes the most, but I don't really believe in that and I'm not a B+ though I still attract mosquitoes in the Bio lab anyway.
On our way back, I had enough of sitting on that bus and it was so warm. That's why I sat right on the floor of the bus, where the air con ducts were blowing. Yeah, it was quite weird and every time the bus braked, my head will be thrown forward against the back of the seat in front. Oh, and I brought my hippo on Monday and Tuesday too! Hahas, I still think my Hippo is cuter than Juniper's sheep. She brought this yellow-green striped plushie today. Only Anna could remember the name of one of the characters in the show the plushie was featured in - the rest of us can't even remember anything of it.
The concert last Saturday was quite good, I guess. But some of the audience didn't seem to like us at all. When I was taking the bus to Clementi MRT station after the whole thing, there was this guy who was with his girlfriend. It was obvious that they were from PJC and he said that we were awful and had no stamina. Oh well. How I wish I didn't hear that...it was so...disappointing. But it's quite true that during the combined songs with Wild Empire and PJChoir, we were kinda drowned out by them. My mum couldn't even see us onstage. Oh well. I kinda prefer combining with Secondary schools choir ^^ The other two choirs are really good BTW.
This time, the sopranos and altos were given separate dressing rooms too. Anyway, as per normal, it was mass change and every one was running around trying to put on make up and do their hair. And Juniper almost lost her gown tag, her rose choker, and her skirt. Tsktsk. Tabitha had to bring the skirt back for her.
The environmental science workshop was relatively interesting... just that I fell asleep. Well, I wasn't sleeping the whole time of course. We went to Sungei Buloh Reserve on the first day. The bus was so jerky that I kept having the urge to puke. As we were sitting at the back of the bus, Anna shifted to the other side so that she wouldn't get puked on. We were saying that if I really puked, Juniper's head would definitely get it coz she's right in front of me. The trip was really short and we only had time to get the water samples and do the broad walk. Before going, I borrowed Anna's mosquito repellent but wiped it off later as it felt disgusting. Oh, and surprisingly, I didn't get any mosquito bites from that place! I think it's because I stuck close to the human mosquito repellent: Juniper. Serious. I know my blood attracts mosquitoes somehow, but I didn't get any bites for the first time!!! But Ziyu and the others got them. Wahaha, Juniper is a repellent! Or maybe she is just a good luck charm. ^^ Hahas. Ziyu mentioned that the bloodtype B+ attracts mosquitoes the most, but I don't really believe in that and I'm not a B+ though I still attract mosquitoes in the Bio lab anyway.
On our way back, I had enough of sitting on that bus and it was so warm. That's why I sat right on the floor of the bus, where the air con ducts were blowing. Yeah, it was quite weird and every time the bus braked, my head will be thrown forward against the back of the seat in front. Oh, and I brought my hippo on Monday and Tuesday too! Hahas, I still think my Hippo is cuter than Juniper's sheep. She brought this yellow-green striped plushie today. Only Anna could remember the name of one of the characters in the show the plushie was featured in - the rest of us can't even remember anything of it.
Labels: choir, Crez chorale, School Days
123 pose!
Monday, May 26, 2008 @ 9:32 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
Lest than half the class turned up for Cyber-Wellness today. The poor speaker had to talk to the pathetic number of us. He was quite an interesting speaker though- at least he does not just waste his saliva and leave. In fact, he tried to talk to us about the famous guys that we may like. Sadly, maybe because of the age gap, all his guesses were wrong. Except for the Show Luo one. Although he isn't popular in class, I like his talk show very much! I can't remember the name, but it's a really funny and interesting show that features on almost any Taiwan stuff, I guess. And Yamada Ryosuke doesn't look like a Taiwanese! It's obvious that he's a Japanese. Hahas. Anyway, I had to leave the talk halfway to get the gowns from the General Office. The gowns look ... slightly different : still as purple, yes.
We ran through the three sacred pieces and the ABBA songs today. Practice was quite fun but everyone seemed tired - especially the Sec4s. After Math, Pearlyn and I went to the canteen to eat and Deborah drowned my beloved Eeyore with her love yet again. Laura and Melanie came down to the canteen too after their paper, and talked during the break to Pearlyn and me. Cynthia was also there.
During the first part of practice, some people came to service the air conditioners in the Seminar room. Some got quite distracted but it was still quite okay. Good thing that Regina Caeli sounds like a song now although there a still mistakes. I must try to memorise all the songs. What I'm very worried about now is Hope, Faith, Life, Love... . Although there are only seven words in the whole song and it's more of a chant, I just can't get it. I mean, I'm okay during sectionals but when we sing combined, I just sound weird and till now, I can't remember the whole song. Gosh. I really must work harder.
We went through the actions for Dancing Queen and it was really messy at first, but Ms Ong told us where to turn and stuff like that. Oh, and we started on the actions for Mamma Mia. Ms Ong told us to just think of any pose for each line within like 30 seconds. Everyone came up with really simple and girly moves. Wahahaha, I never thought I could be bimbotic. Really. But of course I don't use the bimbotic moves that I did when we were not singing in the song. Those were just for fun. =]] Now, the thing is to REMEMBER all the moves that I did during the singing.
We ran through the three sacred pieces and the ABBA songs today. Practice was quite fun but everyone seemed tired - especially the Sec4s. After Math, Pearlyn and I went to the canteen to eat and Deborah drowned my beloved Eeyore with her love yet again. Laura and Melanie came down to the canteen too after their paper, and talked during the break to Pearlyn and me. Cynthia was also there.
During the first part of practice, some people came to service the air conditioners in the Seminar room. Some got quite distracted but it was still quite okay. Good thing that Regina Caeli sounds like a song now although there a still mistakes. I must try to memorise all the songs. What I'm very worried about now is Hope, Faith, Life, Love... . Although there are only seven words in the whole song and it's more of a chant, I just can't get it. I mean, I'm okay during sectionals but when we sing combined, I just sound weird and till now, I can't remember the whole song. Gosh. I really must work harder.
We went through the actions for Dancing Queen and it was really messy at first, but Ms Ong told us where to turn and stuff like that. Oh, and we started on the actions for Mamma Mia. Ms Ong told us to just think of any pose for each line within like 30 seconds. Everyone came up with really simple and girly moves. Wahahaha, I never thought I could be bimbotic. Really. But of course I don't use the bimbotic moves that I did when we were not singing in the song. Those were just for fun. =]] Now, the thing is to REMEMBER all the moves that I did during the singing.
Labels: choir, Crez chorale, School Days
croak
Saturday, May 24, 2008 @ 12:15 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
I feel miserable now.
I think it is true that I fall ill almost every holiday. I went to the clinic to see Doctor John yesterday evening and he refused to let me go for any CCA, school functions or whatsoever till I get enough rest. When I told him that I think that it's important for me to attend today's full-dress rehearsal, he cut me off by saying that if I sing or talk today, I will definitely lose my voice and shall have to visit him again next week. Of course, after weighing my options, I decided to forgo today's practice and at least, I will be able to go for next week's ones. But I still went to school in the morning to hand in all the programme sheets with me, and left my MC with Kalyn.
Hopefully, by next week, I will be able to sing and I can be able to do Regina Caeli well. ><
I think it is true that I fall ill almost every holiday. I went to the clinic to see Doctor John yesterday evening and he refused to let me go for any CCA, school functions or whatsoever till I get enough rest. When I told him that I think that it's important for me to attend today's full-dress rehearsal, he cut me off by saying that if I sing or talk today, I will definitely lose my voice and shall have to visit him again next week. Of course, after weighing my options, I decided to forgo today's practice and at least, I will be able to go for next week's ones. But I still went to school in the morning to hand in all the programme sheets with me, and left my MC with Kalyn.
Hopefully, by next week, I will be able to sing and I can be able to do Regina Caeli well. ><
Labels: choir, Crez chorale, School Days
bob your head
Friday, May 09, 2008 @ 9:17 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
We had the sexuality education talk and the school Invasion tour today. It was almost five hours spent in the auditorium.
I find that keeping an open mind about a lot of things is very important. They touched on homosexuality, temptations and sexual abstinence, pre-marital sexual intercourse and lastly, how to take care of your skin and other aspects of puberty. Anyway, it is really awful to be in the same place for such a long period of time. Thank goodness for the invention of the air conditioner.
School invasion tour was fun...But we couldn't make out anything that was spoken by the two vocalists - Tessa Sim and I could only make out what Soo was saying. We sang happy birthday in the auditorium for someone [ I think Soo ] , Crescent style =D The Sec4s in front of us were really funny. They used paper to give their comments to those guys performing. LOL.
Right after that, I had to go to settle some stuff so didn't have time for lunch. As Ms Ong didn't want practice to be interrupted, we had to do the gown-fitting only after 4.30pm. It was really problematic. The Sec1s are all too small-sized. Either that or they are far too short! Gah. Anyway, I feel so tired now, we only went off at about 6.30pm plus plus...and I reached home really late. Oh well, got to sleep now - tomorrow will have combined practice! Good thing we are the host, at least we don't have to know how to get back =]
I find that keeping an open mind about a lot of things is very important. They touched on homosexuality, temptations and sexual abstinence, pre-marital sexual intercourse and lastly, how to take care of your skin and other aspects of puberty. Anyway, it is really awful to be in the same place for such a long period of time. Thank goodness for the invention of the air conditioner.
School invasion tour was fun...But we couldn't make out anything that was spoken by the two vocalists - Tessa Sim and I could only make out what Soo was saying. We sang happy birthday in the auditorium for someone [ I think Soo ] , Crescent style =D The Sec4s in front of us were really funny. They used paper to give their comments to those guys performing. LOL.
Right after that, I had to go to settle some stuff so didn't have time for lunch. As Ms Ong didn't want practice to be interrupted, we had to do the gown-fitting only after 4.30pm. It was really problematic. The Sec1s are all too small-sized. Either that or they are far too short! Gah. Anyway, I feel so tired now, we only went off at about 6.30pm plus plus...and I reached home really late. Oh well, got to sleep now - tomorrow will have combined practice! Good thing we are the host, at least we don't have to know how to get back =]
Labels: Crez chorale, School Days
woosh
Thursday, May 08, 2008 @ 8:49 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
I feel like crying TT - TT No one is to ask why as that will make me feel even worse.
I just found out that Hey! Say! JUMP has already been formed since ... the end of last year. Hahas, had been listening to visual kei so wasn't really paying attention to any Johnny jr stuff. But, HSJ had a debut concert already!!! Haven't watched the whole thing though =/ Some people uploaded the DVD rip onto Youtube =DDD My favourites are still the same and will be from the former Hey! Say! 7 : Yamada Ryosuke [山田涼介] and Chinen Yuuri [知念侑李]. Yuto is cute too but I still think the other two are funnier XD And I got a shock when Chinen suddenly got up and jumped down during his solo ... it was so high up! Yamada's Perfume song was great. I love Perfume and On The Wind the most =DD I can't wait for the subbed version of Sensei wa Erai! to be uploaded!!! =]
Okay, I feel more cheery now. I felt so sleepy for the whole day, and I did many crazy and irritating stuff to so many people today - I feel sorry for them. During Inter-house games, Keller house had to sit under the sun. So I sat next to Hazel, as she could block away the sunlight XD Sorry Hazel! I think she must have felt that I'm annoying - treating her like an umbrella. Also, I went mad during recess. Hahas, I think I am scary at times.
I dozed off during the talk after recess. I was too tired by then. Funny, when I feel tired, I will try to burn up all my energy [ and going crazy in the process ] and I will be like a deflated ballon after that. Anyway, I can't remember what the talk was about. Just had a really good rest. The air con was cool =]
I just found out that Hey! Say! JUMP has already been formed since ... the end of last year. Hahas, had been listening to visual kei so wasn't really paying attention to any Johnny jr stuff. But, HSJ had a debut concert already!!! Haven't watched the whole thing though =/ Some people uploaded the DVD rip onto Youtube =DDD My favourites are still the same and will be from the former Hey! Say! 7 : Yamada Ryosuke [山田涼介] and Chinen Yuuri [知念侑李]. Yuto is cute too but I still think the other two are funnier XD And I got a shock when Chinen suddenly got up and jumped down during his solo ... it was so high up! Yamada's Perfume song was great. I love Perfume and On The Wind the most =DD I can't wait for the subbed version of Sensei wa Erai! to be uploaded!!! =]
Okay, I feel more cheery now. I felt so sleepy for the whole day, and I did many crazy and irritating stuff to so many people today - I feel sorry for them. During Inter-house games, Keller house had to sit under the sun. So I sat next to Hazel, as she could block away the sunlight XD Sorry Hazel! I think she must have felt that I'm annoying - treating her like an umbrella. Also, I went mad during recess. Hahas, I think I am scary at times.
I dozed off during the talk after recess. I was too tired by then. Funny, when I feel tired, I will try to burn up all my energy [ and going crazy in the process ] and I will be like a deflated ballon after that. Anyway, I can't remember what the talk was about. Just had a really good rest. The air con was cool =]
Labels: HSJ, School Days
A splat of Potato
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 @ 8:46 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
This will be more of a subsidiary post as I intend to take a mini hiatus. In other words, I would have continued with this hiatus if not for my kind intention of updating my ol' blog =]
My mum bought too much for dinner today. I feel a teensy bit sick of sushis now... inari sushi from Cold Storage in particular. Oshizushi [押し寿司] is the best =]]
Okay, I guess it's obvious that I'm having a bit of a "writer's block" currently, thus making my posts seem very...watery, plain... Don't ask me how the word 'watery' came to my mind - I have no idea.
I seriously need to work on playing the guitar properly =/ I like watching those band members play the bass or electric guitars. They look good =D hahas, that was unrelated to what I was saying...
My mind feels kinda scrambled. This morning, while on the train, I was about to sit down at an empty slot. Then there was this lady carrying many groceries coming into the train [ it was at Outram, I think ]. I got up in order to let her have a seat. On went the train till Bugis station, whereby I felt someone tapping me on the back: the lady had saved me a seat on the other side and gestured for me to sit down. It sounds normal, yet this is the first time a person even shows appreciation. For me that is. Sometimes, people just move their butts into the seat after you stand up without a word of thanks and act as if it was their property in the first place. But it was really kind of that lady =]] I saw Auntie Nget Lee on my way to Tampines interchange later this morning. She did not seem to recognise me and kept looking at my name tag while exchanging words with me. She asked why did school end so early for me and that was about it. I wonder if I'd really looked that different to her.
Anyway, HIATUS/INTERIM. In an attempt to divert the attention of the pretty lacunae in my posts, you can look at Kai's face =D
My mum bought too much for dinner today. I feel a teensy bit sick of sushis now... inari sushi from Cold Storage in particular. Oshizushi [押し寿司] is the best =]]
Okay, I guess it's obvious that I'm having a bit of a "writer's block" currently, thus making my posts seem very...watery, plain... Don't ask me how the word 'watery' came to my mind - I have no idea.
I seriously need to work on playing the guitar properly =/ I like watching those band members play the bass or electric guitars. They look good =D hahas, that was unrelated to what I was saying...
My mind feels kinda scrambled. This morning, while on the train, I was about to sit down at an empty slot. Then there was this lady carrying many groceries coming into the train [ it was at Outram, I think ]. I got up in order to let her have a seat. On went the train till Bugis station, whereby I felt someone tapping me on the back: the lady had saved me a seat on the other side and gestured for me to sit down. It sounds normal, yet this is the first time a person even shows appreciation. For me that is. Sometimes, people just move their butts into the seat after you stand up without a word of thanks and act as if it was their property in the first place. But it was really kind of that lady =]] I saw Auntie Nget Lee on my way to Tampines interchange later this morning. She did not seem to recognise me and kept looking at my name tag while exchanging words with me. She asked why did school end so early for me and that was about it. I wonder if I'd really looked that different to her.
Anyway, HIATUS/INTERIM. In an attempt to divert the attention of the pretty lacunae in my posts, you can look at Kai's face =D
Labels: School Days, visual kei
the dust
Sunday, April 13, 2008 @ 5:23 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
the dust that was bitten.
I really admire people who still pursue what they hope for relentlessly even after being rejected countless times. It's the feeling of hurtful disappointment and insecurity that cause the different reactions of humans - even other animals I suppose. One may say those emotions will just give them the kick in the butt to do better the next time. Maybe the setback will just create a pit of quicksand brimming with despair and sink the victim like snakes twining around. Or maybe it will just be a 'once bitten, twice shy' situation whereby a seagull will take extra care not to fly into another glass panel. I think the scariest scenario is the second. The snakes and quicksand are quiet creatures that will just ensnare you into their own delusions before you realise it and they may never let go. Who knows.
The teacher gave us another solo piece - Minuet in G, after the O Sole Mio duet. And I find that these two pieces that I've just mentioned are much more difficult than the Greensleeves solo as these two are in G major. Darn, my fingers are hurting so much now...it hurts just to type.
I searched the song O Sole Mio this morning and I came across this wonderful singer. Yes, she's wonderful. Here's the link for Svetlana Dmitrieva singing the Italian folksong with Andrey Shilov playing the chords in the background.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rk_jIve65Qc
Labels: guitar
superior humans
Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 9:38 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
My mum keeps asking me to delete the pictures in the camera that I've taken just an hour ago. As usual, since my CCA ends quite late as by the time I reach the station, it is already nearing eight, I met my mum at the station. And when we were walking up the overhead bridge near the expressway today, we saw this gigantic spider. It reminded me of death. Many mosquitoes were buzzing around the great web and the spider was crawling about. Although the spider seemed to represent the beauty of the onslaught of an unescapable killing, it was the web that attracted my attention. It contained intricate patterns and you could see that it was way huge. There were some flies which were stuck onto the patterns, giving it sophiscated designs. My photo-taking skills are near to zero unfortunately. But I'm not deleting the photos just yet.
During choir practice today, the sop1s seemed to be dying. Lixin said that the way I exclaimed that I'm lost sounds a lot like Ying Tian. Hahas, without Ying Tian's loud voice to cover us, we were really lost. Especially Amazing Grace which killed our voices when we attempted to sing the solo parts. I think at six in the evening, Ms Ong told us about the plans of making alterations to the gowns. Khummi suggested the colour orange for our gowns. Which wasn't really a good idea. Juniper then said, "But we will look naked." I think Ms Ong heard coz she commented that although her ears are very sharp, she will pretend that she didn't hear anything. And when Joey posed the question of the straps being seen under the wide collar, Melanie just answered with the suggestion of not wearing anything under at all. LOL. Ms Ong said we have all gone mad with the studying. XD
Took many candid pictures today.
During choir practice today, the sop1s seemed to be dying. Lixin said that the way I exclaimed that I'm lost sounds a lot like Ying Tian. Hahas, without Ying Tian's loud voice to cover us, we were really lost. Especially Amazing Grace which killed our voices when we attempted to sing the solo parts. I think at six in the evening, Ms Ong told us about the plans of making alterations to the gowns. Khummi suggested the colour orange for our gowns. Which wasn't really a good idea. Juniper then said, "But we will look naked." I think Ms Ong heard coz she commented that although her ears are very sharp, she will pretend that she didn't hear anything. And when Joey posed the question of the straps being seen under the wide collar, Melanie just answered with the suggestion of not wearing anything under at all. LOL. Ms Ong said we have all gone mad with the studying. XD
Took many candid pictures today.
Labels: Crez chorale, School Days
oops
Saturday, April 05, 2008 @ 9:15 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
Tohoshinki's new album, T, is really great. Just that I think I have to wait till maybe June to get it. Coz I've just gotten the w-inds. single, Beautiful Life. The single came with lyrics and a little mini calender card with their pictures on it. And just four songs cost $20 plusplus. Anyway, I think Jae Joong has the best vocals in TVXQ. Hahas.
The road run was fantastic! We got to miss the first period and could stay in the parade square after the run. When the Sec4s got ready to start, the guest-of-honour was supposed to flag them off. Well, she did just that. But the thing was, the flag had its own plan of encouraging the Sec4s to start. The flag flew off the stick when the guest waved it. Wahahaha, I think the person who did the flag thing was not experienced. Anyway, this is the best flagging off incident I've ever seen. LOL, I was telling Zi Yu and Anna about the lady in the field when the next thing I knew, the two flags were literally waved off.
Unfortunately, we did not get to run behind the Sec4s. The Sec3s do not run fast, just like the Sec4s, coz they do not see the point. But they will just seal off the entire path for you. So, you must train yourself to have the talent of weaving through the crowd in the best way possible. If not, they will give you THE glare. Yeah. Despite that, they run was fun. Juniper and Sam [ 2C2's chairperson ] chased each other around the parade square holding the free mineral bottles. By then, the sun had already risen, so most of the lower secondary made do with some unwanted sun tanning - the upper secondary were lucky. I had to sit behind the pillar so that I wouldn't look like a red lobster the next day. During the cheering session, the Sec2s sounded really weird as 2C1 moved up front, in between the two Sec4 classes as one class was in the Chem lab. Yeah, we sounded quite disintegrated. This year's Sec4s are really interesting, they did not scream like other levels, they went way LOW. Something like a gliss. They started high, "AHHHH~woooooooooo". Okay, that looks weird. Ah well. Actually, the other classes did the normal cheer but it was 4G1 and G2 [I think] that went low and the rest followed. It was really funny. Even Ms Ong [ the DM, not the conductor ] was surprised.
I can tie my hair now but it looks bimbotic. It's just a really teeny tail at the back. I think it's better to tolerate the heat and look normal - than look like some weirdo. It doesn't really make a difference coz my fringe would still fall. Who bothers anyway.
Choir learnt Amazing Grace and Hope, Faith, Life, Love on Thursday. These are the combined pieces which will be sang with PJC choir and the adult choir under Ms Ong. Sadly, Soprano did not get the melody for Amazing Grace and i kept going out of tune. Gah~ And during sectionals, Ying Tian got us to try to sing the highest note in the song. I could not reach it then. But funnily, when Juniper, Khummi and I went out to play in the rain [well, I did not play in the rain but the other two did], I suddenly could sing it with ease. Thus, I came up with a conclusion, I can only reach that note if I'm singing damn loud, relaxed and in open places. It was really warm in the Giga-Jam area and I was exercising a lot of self-control to not scream/complain about the heat. After all, it's not like it's the section's fault for being there. The Sec1s did not stop complaining though. And I realise that the choir has been getting distracted easily these days.
Juniper is now trying to worsen the condition of her shoes. She just showed me the 'advancement' of her shoe. Khummi also showed me the nice circle-shaped hole in her own pair of shoes too. I am hereby happy to proclaim that there is a slight progress in Juniper's and Khummi's efforts to worsen their shoes' condition. The tear at the beginning of the sole of Juniper's shoe has lengthen, and Khummi has attained a wider circle.
The road run was fantastic! We got to miss the first period and could stay in the parade square after the run. When the Sec4s got ready to start, the guest-of-honour was supposed to flag them off. Well, she did just that. But the thing was, the flag had its own plan of encouraging the Sec4s to start. The flag flew off the stick when the guest waved it. Wahahaha, I think the person who did the flag thing was not experienced. Anyway, this is the best flagging off incident I've ever seen. LOL, I was telling Zi Yu and Anna about the lady in the field when the next thing I knew, the two flags were literally waved off.
Unfortunately, we did not get to run behind the Sec4s. The Sec3s do not run fast, just like the Sec4s, coz they do not see the point. But they will just seal off the entire path for you. So, you must train yourself to have the talent of weaving through the crowd in the best way possible. If not, they will give you THE glare. Yeah. Despite that, they run was fun. Juniper and Sam [ 2C2's chairperson ] chased each other around the parade square holding the free mineral bottles. By then, the sun had already risen, so most of the lower secondary made do with some unwanted sun tanning - the upper secondary were lucky. I had to sit behind the pillar so that I wouldn't look like a red lobster the next day. During the cheering session, the Sec2s sounded really weird as 2C1 moved up front, in between the two Sec4 classes as one class was in the Chem lab. Yeah, we sounded quite disintegrated. This year's Sec4s are really interesting, they did not scream like other levels, they went way LOW. Something like a gliss. They started high, "AHHHH~woooooooooo". Okay, that looks weird. Ah well. Actually, the other classes did the normal cheer but it was 4G1 and G2 [I think] that went low and the rest followed. It was really funny. Even Ms Ong [ the DM, not the conductor ] was surprised.
I can tie my hair now but it looks bimbotic. It's just a really teeny tail at the back. I think it's better to tolerate the heat and look normal - than look like some weirdo. It doesn't really make a difference coz my fringe would still fall. Who bothers anyway.
Choir learnt Amazing Grace and Hope, Faith, Life, Love on Thursday. These are the combined pieces which will be sang with PJC choir and the adult choir under Ms Ong. Sadly, Soprano did not get the melody for Amazing Grace and i kept going out of tune. Gah~ And during sectionals, Ying Tian got us to try to sing the highest note in the song. I could not reach it then. But funnily, when Juniper, Khummi and I went out to play in the rain [well, I did not play in the rain but the other two did], I suddenly could sing it with ease. Thus, I came up with a conclusion, I can only reach that note if I'm singing damn loud, relaxed and in open places. It was really warm in the Giga-Jam area and I was exercising a lot of self-control to not scream/complain about the heat. After all, it's not like it's the section's fault for being there. The Sec1s did not stop complaining though. And I realise that the choir has been getting distracted easily these days.
Juniper is now trying to worsen the condition of her shoes. She just showed me the 'advancement' of her shoe. Khummi also showed me the nice circle-shaped hole in her own pair of shoes too. I am hereby happy to proclaim that there is a slight progress in Juniper's and Khummi's efforts to worsen their shoes' condition. The tear at the beginning of the sole of Juniper's shoe has lengthen, and Khummi has attained a wider circle.
Labels: Crez chorale, road run, School Days
Hum Dum Dum
Sunday, March 30, 2008 @ 7:14 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
We finally got to sing Ave Maria on Thurday. I was happy. Hahas.
When Ms Ong asked if there were anymore songs we were interested in singing, the seniors mentioned Ave Regina coelorum. I lent her my score to take a look as the others didn't bring it with them and the juniors don't have the score yet. The thing was that after she took a look, she forgot to hand it back to me. I kept asking her but she took no notice of me till the third time then did she hand it back to me and apologised. Lol, it is quite embarrassing to call someone and he or she does not reply.
I actually told Mr Wong that I did not practise Greesleeves at all. Well, I didn't have time to. So he did not really say much after I played as I did not practise and there was nothing much he could say. At least I did not get scolded.
We recorded the history podcast project already. My role is the great-grandson of the survivor from the World War II. It's weird to hear my recorded voice. Firstly, I think everyone sort of thinks that my voice is quite low. But the recorded version of my voice sounds so... girly, in a way, slightly bimbotic. It's really strange. But young boys are suppose to have high voices I guess.
And if white hair ain't enough, Anna claimed that she saw some golden strands of hair on my head. Well, someone ever told me that I have red strands of hair too. Maybe it's just the lighting. I just hope not to get grey hairs. Somehow, they look much more scary than white strands.
When Ms Ong asked if there were anymore songs we were interested in singing, the seniors mentioned Ave Regina coelorum. I lent her my score to take a look as the others didn't bring it with them and the juniors don't have the score yet. The thing was that after she took a look, she forgot to hand it back to me. I kept asking her but she took no notice of me till the third time then did she hand it back to me and apologised. Lol, it is quite embarrassing to call someone and he or she does not reply.
I actually told Mr Wong that I did not practise Greesleeves at all. Well, I didn't have time to. So he did not really say much after I played as I did not practise and there was nothing much he could say. At least I did not get scolded.
We recorded the history podcast project already. My role is the great-grandson of the survivor from the World War II. It's weird to hear my recorded voice. Firstly, I think everyone sort of thinks that my voice is quite low. But the recorded version of my voice sounds so... girly, in a way, slightly bimbotic. It's really strange. But young boys are suppose to have high voices I guess.
And if white hair ain't enough, Anna claimed that she saw some golden strands of hair on my head. Well, someone ever told me that I have red strands of hair too. Maybe it's just the lighting. I just hope not to get grey hairs. Somehow, they look much more scary than white strands.
Labels: Crez chorale, guitar, School Days
Which station now?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 @ 8:41 pm leave a comment? | 0 shed some light
This post will have plenty to do with MRT trains.
This morning, I stepped on some poor guy's slipper. It's a good thing that he had a good sense of balance - otherwise he would be lying on his face, flat on the floor in the next second. And that's worse. The best part: he seemed not to notice that he was walking with only one slipped until my mum publicly exclaimed, " Aiyoh, whose slipper is that?". Then he backtracked and slipped on his slipper. Pity that guy. All happened in full view of the passengers on the train. And I see him sometimes on the train coz he also alights at Redhill. That's bad. He will know me as the evil girl who steps on people's shoe. Anyway, my mum was laughing aloud. I was making an olympic effort not to laugh and to keep a straight face so as not to cause further embarrassment for that guy. Oh well.
I saw Jiayi on the train yesterday. Finally someone who recognises me. We didn't say much as I was already alighting and she had just got on at Bedok.
Anyways, where was I? Oh, I took the train back with Jolene this afternoon. I fell asleep on the way and NO, I didn't fall on any one's shoulder. Good thing that I didn't too. Hahas. There was this guy who was sitting opposite and he was oozing such X-factor. Most of the girls that got on after that kept saying that he's cute and stuff. Although I can think of better looking guys, I must admit that he is really striking. Such people are lucky. They have this natural charisma to them and they attract attention from both genders. Lucky, huh.
This morning, I stepped on some poor guy's slipper. It's a good thing that he had a good sense of balance - otherwise he would be lying on his face, flat on the floor in the next second. And that's worse. The best part: he seemed not to notice that he was walking with only one slipped until my mum publicly exclaimed, " Aiyoh, whose slipper is that?". Then he backtracked and slipped on his slipper. Pity that guy. All happened in full view of the passengers on the train. And I see him sometimes on the train coz he also alights at Redhill. That's bad. He will know me as the evil girl who steps on people's shoe. Anyway, my mum was laughing aloud. I was making an olympic effort not to laugh and to keep a straight face so as not to cause further embarrassment for that guy. Oh well.
I saw Jiayi on the train yesterday. Finally someone who recognises me. We didn't say much as I was already alighting and she had just got on at Bedok.
Anyways, where was I? Oh, I took the train back with Jolene this afternoon. I fell asleep on the way and NO, I didn't fall on any one's shoulder. Good thing that I didn't too. Hahas. There was this guy who was sitting opposite and he was oozing such X-factor. Most of the girls that got on after that kept saying that he's cute and stuff. Although I can think of better looking guys, I must admit that he is really striking. Such people are lucky. They have this natural charisma to them and they attract attention from both genders. Lucky, huh.
Labels: School Days
