Greetings, fellow bloggers.
Long time no see, haha. I am amazed at myself being able to survive this entire sem without a single blog entry. Well, here I am putting this down after a screwed-up jury followed by a very anticlimax keyboard skills test. Then again there's always blissful events to lighten things up, such as the memorable 1st gig with VnH at HCJC. =S
Presenting to you, bits and pieces of random thoughts gathered over the past few months:

I actually had time to think over stuff in the middle of the Joi Chua-SCO concert(too many restbars to count). If we can't really relate to whatever we're performing (be it personal preference or occupational hazard) what's our purpose behind all these formality: celebrities, spotlights, fancy backdrops and handsome outfits?

Hume says: we have no personal identity; Root says: we construct our identities through change; Greg asks: So what? What's the problem? I say: So long and thank you for the fish.

What's your game? (Gallway) What keeps you motivated? I'm not too sure anymore. A change is taking place and there's nothing I can do about it.

again, What's your game? I'm not interested in playing mind games.

Fresh smell of a new mike is addictive. (with a little influence from Joel. haha)

Maybe pink is not too bad afterall. Although overdose of it may cause harmful side-effects. (headache, stomachache, salsa-sabotage.. etcetc. too bad Cheryl wouldnt agree. haha)

The old saying is indeed right. We can never have everything. Sometimes I feel as if Im biting of more than I could chew and it is choking me right now.

Beach outing is indeed therapeutic (not quite true for the tanning part though). Provided if you have good company.

Well that's all for now. I'll be back soon I hope. Till then, happy holidays!

Back to School

Yes, I'm back and here's a late new year's greeting to everyone: Happy 2006!!
And so what are my new year wishes/resolutions? I'd rather not list any for this is going to be another boring entry occupied by all my bitchings and complains, haha.

What have I done during the jolly break? This I would really like to list down:
1. Choral competition in Shah Alam
2. Caroling at Starhill gallery
3. Back in Spore and caroled at Peicai Secondary
4. Potluck at the Yeo mansion (that’s where Bert and Jenn stays, haha)
5. Caroling by the Tampines Christmas Tree
6. Accompanied my family during their Christmas vacation in Spore
7. Rushed back to KL for Christmas’s eve countdown at Hartamas
8. More caroling at Starhill gallery
9. New year’s eve potluck at Felicia’s
10. Project WTF potluck at Tim's

"Happy moments never last..." or so Naomi Watts says in King Kong, haha. The break has passed me by in a great flash, leaving me in deep thoughts realizing how much I miss my everything in KL: family, friends, Ricky(my dog), familiar hangout places, and the familiar carefree lifestyle I used to long for while working freelance before coming over here. That's probably the reason why I was a little upset looking at the 'B' I got for my major (trumpet). By which I mean the disappointment lies in the fact I passed(Not that I was aiming for an 'A'... plz don't get me wrong) and I'm still granted a scholarship. It's a shame to say but I'm probably one of the few people who are actually excited about quiting school, haha.

And... yupe, you've heard that right: I passed. A big thank you to you guys who helped me get through this. Your listening ears, prayers, condolences and advices really made a big difference. I truly believe so. All in all, another semester to go, and another 6 months to test my faith on. That makes 2006 a little more interesting to look forward to for there are great plans ahead! Btw, for once in a very long while, I thought lady luck has smiled at me. =)

What's New
(Johnny Burke and Bob Haggart)

What's new
How is the world treating you
You haven't changed one bit
Lovely as ever I must admit

What's new
How did that romance come through
We haven't met since then
Gee but it's nice to see you again

What's new
Probably I'm boring you
But seeing you is grand
And you were sweet to offer your hand
I understand I do

Pardon my asking what's new
Of course you couldn't know
I haven't changed
I still love you so

* sigh if i ever have the guts to makes them my own words.
** still hoping that this christmas is going to be a great one.

Great. Exams are over. What now? Things are going as planned but what now? Behold, the donkey speaks.



Eeyore


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typed this down two days ago...
Pulling myself together would be my agenda for the coming 5 days. Sat for my last regurgitation paper this morning and had to clear up some eartraining stuff. Thought that I should have spent some time practicing since i never did for the past two days and it's kinda scary considering the fact that jury is on 5 days away! But in the mist of all this, i knew i had to show up at the syc rehearsal. Silly enough, because of my laziness in handing in my leave application form, the committee was wondering why this guy(me) wants to perform but never showed up. I was totally stressed up about exam, and didnt realize that missing practices without official approval is such a big case. Luckily, this folly didnt put me too deep in a trouble, thanks to the understanding and supportive souls in the committee.
A great shock came along when I was called in for 'reaudition' for the coming concert on 26th. I could barely pull it off coz half of my brain cells was gone due to the papers and solfege crashcourse. Nonetheless, I'm glad tht all tht happened to me. It rang a bell in me, summoning the sense of responsibility and courage to undertake whatever tht is about to happen in the near future. Cant really count on anybody else about this but to pull myself together. Ok what's next? Bring it on, baby!

Goodnight my angel, time to close your eyes... (Billy Joel) 

I've been pretty occupied with some thoughts recently and that explains the lack of blogging haha. Since I dont know where to begin, I'll just share a little bit about what I miss doing the most (if that helps in cheering things up :P)

1) Having a nice sip of teh tarik at the roadside mamak stall while looking at the busy traffic of KL suburbs in an usual weekday afternoon.

2) Winding down the window to feel the cool breeze while driving home at 2am.

3) Watching TV during Saturday afternoon with Ricky lying beside my feet.

4) Browsing through one after another comic books before going to bed.

5) Having ice-cold cendol after a filling rojak with extra 'sotong' and egg.

6) Getting soaked in sweat while practicing in a non-air-coned bandroom.

7) Gorging myself with bak kut teh, served with extra mushroom and 3 bowls of rice.

8) Singing aloud (or screaming my lungs out) in the car during traffic jams.

9) Cooking myself a nice bowl of instant noodle, well decorated with crabsticks, vege and ikan bilis for supper.

10) Mamaking for 3,4 hours with a whole bunch of friends talking about nothing but crap.

good old days, good old days. cant wait to go back to kl now. All the best for your exams!

yupe, charm is 20 and i'm 22, with 3za in the middle (21)