"~**...AngeL...**~" Believe in Yourself...

Y Wednesday, February 25, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS QUAH!!!

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How Lucky! I saw this right outside my room window this evening at 1908 hrs.

I saw this while I was walking home. It's the same rainbow though. Never expected to be able to see it from my room as well.

Ooo... Had my 4th SYF auditions yesterday... and I passed. Yesterday, our instructor tested us on power and pitch. I did quite badly on the first note as I had just arrived for practice. Leon said that I was almost two octaves higher than the actual note. Well, I was panting really hard and I haven't settled down yet, but that is a really lousy excuse. I was really angry with myself afterward. Thankfully, I did better on my second try and cleared the level.
Before choir, Pam, Amanda, Leon and I went for oral consultation. Apparently, We're all almost on the same level. Especially Pam and myself. Our strengths and weakness lie in similar areas.
we do hope to improve the next time.

Yesterday, Siti reminded us that it is Ms Quah's birthday today and so the entire class started planning. everyone had slightly different ideas but every one of them was interesting. We were halfway through planning when the bell rang. It was Ms Quah's lesson. We all had to keep mum about the entire thing. It was really funny to discuss the matter in a rather indirect way. We were like: 'Who's going for consultation tomorrow?' and everyone would burst out laughing.
We agreed to come to school earlier today to refine our plans. We initially decided on suicide where 'someone' would pretend to attempt suicide. Then, we changed it from suicide to having a fight. Finally we decided that no one would be able to convey the message with a straight face and it would then give us away. In the end, we used decoys - Sinead and Endrita. They signed up for consultation and while they were consulting, we got the cake and prepared everything. It was a rather successful plan and we all had a great time. I'll have to admit, during the preparation we did squabble. It was a good experience though.

'Success usually comes to those who are too busy looking for it.' - Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)

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Y Saturday, February 21, 2009

I have a meeting with our principal next Wednesday. He wants to know what the students like and/or dislike about the school. Leon and I will have to be the ones meeting with him as we are the vice-chairperson and chairperson respectively. We did a survey with the class and we have yet to collate the results as they are not all in yet. The latest news given to CMC members is that we are going to have frequent meetings with him and discuss the progress of our class. How wonderful!
I have just finished writing a new song though. We've been so busy lately that the song writing thing nearly halted. Meen and Amanda has come up with a couple of great tunes and I'm currently working on then. We're totally looking forward to the results.
Nothing much happened within the week though. We had loads of homework and tests as usual. It's starting to feel like routine. Everyone is getting really irritable though. I'm guessing that this is due to the heavier workload we are all currently facing. And I'm no exception. I learning to control it though. I hate to lose my cool frequently.

I was really fed up on Friday and I'm guessing many Fridays to come. I absolutely abhor her. Firstly, the world doesn't revolve around you and secondly, stop deceiving yourself. Who are you trying to kid? Do not make a bigger fool of yourself than you already are. And stop getting others into trouble. Mean what you say and do it. Do not merely say something in front of us and not do it. And by the way, nobody likes you. You may thick we all do, but it's not the case. It's just because we have no other choice. If we had things our way, I wonder where you'll be right now-wherever that is, it'll be NOWHERE near us!!! The main problem is you! You want respect, earn it.

'Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.' - Laurence Sterne

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Y Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Oooh... Had the second round of SYF auditions today. The sopranos auditioned first and looking at the outcome, I kind of started to panic. All the 'what ifs' started playing in my mind. I almost cried. When my turn finally came, I trembled a little and sang out. Our conductor said I only missed one note as I did not go low enough so, he told to to try that line once more and I made it! I cleared!! Even after I cleared, I was still trembling a little. My nerves have not calmed totally. Anyway, thanks Leon, Amanda, Shermeen and WenYenn for the encouragement and the help rendered to help calm my nerves.

Most people in my class were kind of pissed as well today. Some by noise and others by well, insults or disturbances. Whatever it is, I do hope everyone is feeling better now. I am, not much though, but definitely better.

'Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow.' - Dorothy Thompson

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Y Saturday, February 14, 2009

I haven't been blogging for a week and for me, that's a record. I used to blog almost every single day. And there's only one explanation for that. I'm busy. I know it seems like some really lame excuse, but it's a fact. I love blogging. Besides, there's really nothing interesting going on currently and I do hate to bore all of you with my boring day. Haha...
On Mondays and Wednesdays, I have lessons till 4.30pm. On Tuesdays, I have choir till 6pm. On Thursdays, I sometimes have tests after lessons. So by the time I reach home, have dinner and all, it'll be about 7/8pm. And my day do not end there. I'll have loads of homework to be completed and I'll end up going to bed around 11pm/12am...

Yesterday, we had a long day as well. We had loads of fun though. During choir in the morning, was slightly pissed off as usual because of... However, Leon and I later saw something that really tickled us. And it's hard to stop laughing. I also chatted with Wenyenn and company about the songs we are singing as well as a lot of stuff. It was fun.
After choir we went back to class for our weekly form teacher's period and we had a lot of fun guessing riddles and all. We revealed the mortals and angels - a game we played - and the angels who did not do their job well had to do the 'Hippo dance' it was utterly hilarious. We had so much fun and were making so much noise that the next class actually came over to check things out. Thankfully I'm an angel who did my job.. Haha. Or else I'll have to do the dance as well.
I took loads of pictures and videos and although I did mention that I was going to put it up here, on facebook, on the class blog, on youtube, etcetera, I think I'll protect their privacy. Also, If do so, I may minced.
We had a field trip to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) at 1.30pm that afternoon, and lesson ended at 12.30pm. We stayed in class for that hour and talked about stuff ranging from songs to...um...I don't quite remember what. It was a wide scope.
On the trip we saw birds, insects, fishes, even lizards and snakes. Those really had me trembling and screaming a little. Honestly, I'm terrified of any amphibian. Someone once said that 'Angel is afraid of everything.' That is so not true. During briefing, our teacher said that if you see anything that frightened you, don't scream, go get one of the guys. apparently, Pam and I were walking with a couple of them, but I screamed anyway. It wasn't loud though. Just a little scream.
On the way back, the bus stalled for a moment and most of us went: 'Oh shit!' I just went: 'Crap!' Haha... It was only for about 5 to 10 minutes though. I was reading my book on the bus as it was a pretty long journey. However, after Pam told me about a classmate of ours and the bottle, I couldn't stop laughing. It was so funny. Pam couldn't stop either and that brought about a whole string of hilarious encounters.
I reached home at 7pm and I was exhausted and to top that off, me head was aching - I had spent the afternoon under the sun at the reserve. I took my dinner, had my bath, read a little and after that, sleep overcame me. I went to bed at 9pm.

Nothing much happened today either, I told mummy about my week and we laughed a lot about it. And now, I'm blogging. That's all. Haha...

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

And if you do no celebrate valentine's day:
Happy Friendship Day!

'Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.' - Ann Landers

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Y Friday, February 6, 2009

It is rare that I do not enjoy choir practice. Today was an exception though. Most of us were so frustrated at the beginning of practice. Just to clarify one thing - for choristers, we run to train our stamina, and not waste our energy. Most of us got through the first half of choir practice in a foul mood. However, by the end of practice, we were all laughing and feeling better.
After choir, we had form teacher's period and because most of our classmates went on an excursion and so there was only about 8 of us left in class. So instead of having lessons, we had a little fun with some lame jokes and also a little discussion on some class matters. And then it was dismissal time.

After school, Amanda and I went hunting for books again. We did not find anything that aroused our interest though. However, we did order a book from our teacher and can't wait to read it. We intend to go looking for books again soon. I think I pretty much sound like a geek or something similar. I'm not though. I just really love reading. I think bookworm would be more suitable compared to a geek. Haha... I'm just joking around. No offense to anyone. If offense is taken, I'm sorry.

I just finished clearing out some stuff on facebook and chanced upon a class video made by our teachers for us on our graduation ceremony. Watching the video brought back loads of memories as well as tears to my eyes. All the laughter, arguments and simply being mad at each other will always be some of my fondest memories. I know that I may have been a little harsh in trying to maintain class discipline, but that's because I do not want anyone of you to get into trouble. I'm sorry for all the times where I had to raise my voice. I really miss you all as well as the times we had. Initially, I thought that I'll get over this as soon as the term started and I absorb myself in my studies. I was wrong. It's really hard to forget the times we shared... And I better stop this or tears will come rolling down again.
Hope to see you all soon.

'Under the magnetism of friendship the modest man becomes bold; the shy, confident; the lazy, active; and the impetuous, prudent and peaceful.' - William Thackeray

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Y Wednesday, February 4, 2009

It was a really frustrating day for me today. I was in pain - literally - the whole day and I had to try and control my actions so as not to worry anyone. I felt as if I was coming apart. It hurt so much that, at moments, I thought I wasn't going to make it and I would probably faint or something. I was breaking out in cold sweat. And then during lesson another incident really annoyed me. I mean it's not like I never tried. I did. Really hard and all that trying was ignored. So I stopped and told myself 'forget it'! And later in the day another form of annoyance attacked. It was really the test of my tolerance today.
The worst part was the presentation I had to do. I was hurting so badly I had to force my feet to move and I was supposed to make a presentation. I nearly died, but I pulled through.
It was not all bad though. I know that I'm really blessed to find great friends in this lifetime. However, I felt a sudden surge of bliss thanks to Amanda and Leon today. The really understand me. Thanks guys!
I have yet to tell Pam about the matter that first annoyed me today, but I know it'll interest them as it is related to one of our recent discussion topics. I think I can roughly guess their views on the matter though...

'We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences.' - Dalai Lama

'With every friend I love who has been taken into the brown bosom of the earth a part of me has been buried there; but their contribution to my being of happiness, strength and understanding remains to sustain me in an altered world.' - Helen Keller

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