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Posted on Saturday, Aug 9 at 2:28 am

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While the whole world celebrates the Olympics Opening in China, Singaporeans should also celebrate these two special days.. 08.08.08 and 09.08.08

Why 08.08.08?

1. Toto 8 million draw
Hmmz.. I’m not a gambler though the prize is so attractive. Today, YES933 blasted the full version of 招财进宝 at 08:08:08am and 09:09:09am. 8 million is like so a lot..yet, a super far figure that I cant reach. What will you do if you won the 8 million dollars? If I really won that 8 million, I will be lost.

2. F.I.R. Concert

It’s F.I.R. Concert and Jam is their guest for the concert.

Why 09.08.08?

1. National Day - Our Nation’s 43rd Birthday

Who is celebrating National Day with us?

Yahoo.com.sg - the full red layout really shocked me in the first place as this is my first time seeing Yahoo going RED.

Ping.sg

Since National Day falls on a saturday, schools will celebrate National Day on friday, which is today. This day, I was trying to have my beauty sleep until 9am. But the school near my house was celebrating national day. Not that I object celebration of national day, but the noise produced by the school was really irritating(not to mention the school name). Instead of celebrating national day in the hall, this school had the celebration at the parade square.. under the hot sun.. Normally for national day, first start of the programme will be those uniform groups marching to the parade square..singing of national anthem, pledge, recollection.. and then will proceed to the hall for further activities - like those sing-along session.

Ok.. if this school’s practise of singing those national day songs is at the parade square.. it’s still fine with me..perhaps it’s their tradition. Blasting the speaker and waking up the whole neighbourhood may seem to be inconvenient to the residents.. Ok..I’m still fine with that since it’s like one year one time.

BUT…

Can you imagine a school… celebrating National Day… by singing GIRLFRIEND early in the morning.. with those rock band music..electric guitar strumming etc.. Can you stand people shouting to the mic singing “” early in the morning when residents are still sleeping?? somemore.. IT’S NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION… How does “Hey hey you you I dont like your girlfriend” related to National Day??

Alright.. jokes aside.. Wishing Singapore HAPPY NATIONAL DAY!!

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 17 at 11:09 pm

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Saturday [14 June 2008]

Last saturday, had a short meet up with char bo Claris at PS. The last time we met each other was 3 months ago at our CCA concert. We shared a plate of Pastamania’s pasta and had a quick catch up about our lives. After dinner, we went to Pet Lover’s Centre to see hamster. The hamsters there were so cute, cuddling together, eating, yawning. Anyway, I’ve decided to get myself a hamster. When I was in Secondary school, I bought 2 couple hamsters. They reproduced 8 babies but the mother ate 5 away. In the end, I’ve left 3 baby hamster. Then, they reproduced again and that was the time I bought one more cage to separate the male and female. I felt ashamed of myself as I did not really take care of my hamster. Last time, I really had a hard time to take care of many hamsters. Provided, I was still young and didnt really know how to take care of hamster. In the end, I just gave up on them. I feel remorseful about my act. I was still young, and didnt have much responsibility to take care of the hamsters. It was then, i started to lose interest in taking care of them. Now, this will not be my impulsive buy.

I’ve already have an idea of what hamster I’m getting. This is definitely not my impulsive buy. I already thought of getting one female, white dwarf hamster. And this is enough. I’ve also thought of the name for my hamster. Scouffle, Sophie, Snowball.

But, even if I want a hamster, I need to overcome one obstacle - my mum. She objects me from getting hamster as it is troublesome, dirty etc.. She like Teh Peng so much that she rather have Teh Peng than my hammie. (Ok, I will talk more about hamster in my next post.)

After meeting with Claris, went to service. On the way to meet Claris earlier the day, I received a call from Jenn Yang that he will be coming for service. I’m so glad that he nodded often many times of persuasion. This would be our 4th year not seeing each other. I’m really glad knowing him during my first 3 mths. It was a daring move from me that we can now call friends. JY was with me during my down days and encouraged me throughout my darkest time a few years back. He inspired me, He encouraged me. He really encouraged me a lot 4 years back. He was the one who who witness how i fell and he was the one who lent his hands to me during my stormy days. Luckily we did not lose contact. And I’m really really grateful that he is my friend.

My little reflection: Actually, I do not have any desire for any BG relationship. I would rather build on my sisters’ and brothers’ relationships and relationship with God.

Sunday [15 June 2008]

When i was preparing myself to meet Claris again to PC Show, Collin called me for lunch. In the end, we end up going PC Show together. Tell you.. the place was really packed!! Not only was Suntec City, but the City Link too.. Gosh.. And I got almost irritated when people suddenly stop halfway (without giving any cue) and talk to their friends or look at the advertisements. Please go to the cafe if you really want to talk..

Guess what I bought after all squeezing with the crowd? Of all things, ink cartridge… Ya. This is stupid of me getting ink cartridge(such a small item) at computer fair. After we bought our things, we went pet station to see hamster again before going Swensen to have our ice cream. 

In the end, I got a little “lecturing” by Claris and Collin. They told me to be optimistic, dont think of how people look at me etc.. Really hope to get out of this dilemma. I just hate this..
I ought to stop the negative thoughts in my mind and move on with life. But it seems like I’m taking way too long..

Posted on Friday, Jun 6 at 10:30 pm

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OMG!! WATCH THIS.. TRUST ME ITS FUNNY!
Are you having a bad day today? watch these videos and I promise you that you will really have a great laugh! After watching these, you will really be convinced that free stuff does not come easily..

Posted on Sunday, Apr 27 at 9:10 pm

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Yesterday was a BLAST! I really enjoyed myself a lot and thanks for everyone who was there to weave this perfect memories together. In the evening, met Claris and Mel for dinner before heading to school for the concert.

When we reached school, we were welcomed by familiar faces and everyone came hugging with us (or I was the one hugging with everyone I saw - Hendra, Yong Sheng, James, Yin Whee, Sera, Hafirah etc).

‘In Harmony‘ is a fund-raising concert in support of the MIAKE’s participation in the Southern Cross World Music Festival this june in Brisbane. Southern Cross Internation Music Festival is an annual event held in the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

1. Singapore Town - is a light-hearted and upbeat song about the sights and sceneries of Singapore. It was composed specially for many of Singapore’s national events, and with it’s catchy tune, it is no surprise that this song remains popular amongst the various generations of Singaporeans.
2. Chan Mali Chan - is a malay folk song and also termed as “community songs” by the National Arts Council. The song holds a special meaning to Singaporeans. It is also a patriotic song which inspires feelings of pride in one’s country.
3. One moment in time - is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea in conjunction with NBC Sports’ coverage of the Seoul Games. It peaked at number five in the U.S., while reaching number one in the UK and Germany.
4. Spirited Away - is composed by Mamoru Fujisawa known progessionally as Joe Hisaishi a composer and director responsible for over 100 soundtracks and conventional albums dating back to 1981. He is best known for his work with animator Hayao Miyazaki, including the soundtracks to Spirited Away (2001). Spirited Away is an Academy Award wining 2001 film by the Japanese anime studio Studio Ghibli, written and directed by animator Hayao Miyazaki.
5. Japanese Mononoke - is another song composed by Joe Hisaishi. It was from a Japanese animated film - Princess Mononoke also by Hayao Miyazaki which was released in Japan on July 1007.
6. Simple Serenade - is written by Gordan Jacob, an English composer in 1977. He is known for his wind instrument composition and his instructional writings.
7. Somewhere out there - is a song written by James Horner, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. It appears in the 1986 animated film An American Tail. It was sung by Linda Ronstadt. The single won two Grammy Awards in 1988, for Song of the Year and Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television.
8. Selamat Hari Raya - This song is a familiar tunes among the Muslims in Singapore and Malaysia as it is often played during their festive season.
9. Canon in D - also known as Pachelbel’s Canon is the most famour piece of music by Johann Pachelbel. It was written in or around 1680 as a piece of chamber music for three violins and basso continuo, but has since been arranged for a wide variety of ensembles.
10. Suri Ram - one of the most famours malay folk songs in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. In olden days, mothers would sing Suri Ran to their children before bedtime because of its soothing and slow melody.
11. Kulintang Fantasy - is a song composed by De Silva Alicia Joyce which is dedicated to all Anklung and Kulintang members. Be mesmerized by the mysterious tune in the composition.

After the whole concert, we started to cam-whore with everyone there. You can view it in my facebook. I miss the times we spend together and perform. As the music plays, I could imagine myself playing the instruments I was allocated to. AH~  get my mallets back! I want to play my Glockenspiel and Marimba.

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