Saturday, April 30, 2005
Alright, I'm back to relate to write out what happened to the rest of yesterday. ( Actually, for more detailed information, you should try going to Elizabeth Eng's blog. HAH!)

We got back to school and yeah, we did what all PL-Lites would do everytime we accomplished something, whether or not if it is win or lose. We sang the song " To God be the Glory" and yeah, did really loud cheers at the assembly area to let the school know about our presence. Haha, probably my first time being so enthusiatic about everything. 21 of us was a blast, man.

Having lunch was the ultimate, seriously. Eh, i think we went over our limits lah. Thanks to the great recommendation from Melissa. Pow Sing chicken rice restaurant serves great chicken rice. And really quite pricey too! But anyhow, most of us forgot that we were still supposed to wear our costumes for the afternoon's and night's performance. But fret not, we exercise alot as well! So, it wasnt that bad really!

Sec 4s handbellers were so keen to put up a performance for the little ones to watch in the library.You know, as in the last time to see us having fun and all that. So we taught our juniors a very catchy tune of :

" AS... WE...
Walk to the left, as we,
Walk to the right, as we walk as we walk as we walk ALL night.
With a Heel and a toe, and a half turn-a-round,
With a heel and a toe,
and a NEW friend found"

yeah, this was our main item for the juniors and we totally got them so hooked onto it. Especially Xuan, my buddy! :)

Afternoon's performance definitely showed of our telepathy and co-ordinations. Because, we were conductor-less. Haha! So it is really proud that none of us screwed up or anything like that, you know. A conductor for a music group is really essential! Emms, the young PL-Lites were amused about how we moved to our music and laugh about it whenever we did our actions, but who cares, seriously. They probably have not learnt the true showmanship that all the handbellers have learnt. They are lacking of some concert eptiquette, really.

Night's performance was definitely much better! Haha, Bet with all my heart that the all of felt the nostalgia as we played. However, before that, the 21 of us were really united and we did a "corny ball dance" ( As in, we hum our SYF pieces aloud and dance as the same time) and not forgetting the song and dance that we have taught everbody. And not forgetting ever so animated Wenxin as she did the "under the sea" dance with her handbell gown. Wah lao. That was the ultimate! Where on earth did we did it? Obviously, backstage. At the car park where the stars were litting up the sky already. Undoubtfully, romantic! Haha! Handbells was the only group, in fact who was so HIGH. I think everybody taught we were mad lah. But who cares? It's our night. The Handbell Night.

Not long, Mr Fong came over and yeah! We performed really well in front of our families and friends. You know, while i was playing the bells. I really felt like crying already. Because I'm afriad that I'll forget the times that we have practiced so hard and it paid off so greatly. "Happy memories dont last long" Maureen was telling me and yeah, i totally agree with this statement. And it was the last time the sec 4s are gonna perform ( I think. However, if there is any performance that the sec 4s are gonna get involved. We will get involved. Even if it means practising so hard for it again. I will miss bells!)

Not to say that the moment we ended the songs, some audience stood up to clap for the entire choir ( including my family) Man, I really felt the tears rushing. haha!Sounds really emotional for me, but it's so true. And you know what! I wasnt the only one, all the sec 4s cried altogether. It was that "united" of us. That is the handbell spirit that i have been looking forward to. We cried, we laugh, we sing together, as a whole.

AutumnLeaves along with 13 Days in France
&
Butterfly Dreams.

The 2 songs that made me learn so many things in life.

We had a reflection together ( haha, the sec 4s did most of the talking-- dont ask me whyy.) at the prefects room. I think everybody as a whole felt exactly what i felt. Emms. Like getting so nervous and uptight when we saw the other schools play. And how touched we were when we got the results.

SO COOL. It was so SHUANG.
hahahahaha! :)

We had photo shoots ( Credits to Sis for bringing the camera for me! ) together! haha! I think all of us look bee-u-ti-ful, man. *grins* And went for a good supper after the performance. Thanks Kristal, for the good treat!

Handbells have made it happened with the help of the
1.Mr Fong
2. Helpers ( You girls have done really well, although there were times where things did not go the right way. Without you girls, we wouldnt have even managed to play the bells. )
3. Teachers
4. Ex Seniors
5.The 21 of US
6. Handbells ( Without these delicated bells, we wouldnt even be here!)
7. Our peers and Familes
8. GOD

Hah! To God be the Glory!
~*~

Guess it is really time for me to catch up in my studies now that theSYF is over. To the 9 of us

Melissa, Elizabeth (E), Annabel, Pearly,Lena,Lynette,Elizabeth (C), Maureen and myself. Let's work hard for the Chinese Os that are approaching and make it shine like how we have shone for Handbells. All the best!

To our juniors:
We ( the seniors) will not forget all of you as well! Take care of yourselves, okay! See you all in school! :)

Till next time!

PL Handbells Cliched a Gold with Honors Award.

I'm really glad that our efforts have finally paid off. Yesterday, was a day of anxiety and excitment, and yes. Most of the sec 4s cried about 3 times yesterday. You know, 29th April 2005 is gonna be a day that i will always fondly remember.
Under the gudience from Mr Fong for about 4 to 5 months have indeed made all the handbellers learn to appreciate and discover the soul for the music that we are playing, despite the many times that we have been practicing. Yes, I must admit that it was kind of a drag whenever we kept practicing our parts over and over again and the song was "dead" in that sense. It was only a month ago that i really felt the passion coming out from my soul when playing the bells. And really, I was totally looking forward to Tuesdays and Fridays afternoons-- the days where i could play the bells. Haha, you could probably ask my peers, man. I'm always praising the bells, and all the other handbellers along with Mr Fong.

Anyway, it was our time yesterday. Haha, i must say that ALL were feeling equally high on the way to Singapore Conference Hall. We were singing songs, laughing, cheering almost endlessly. Haha, bet even our coolest girl of the whole, Theodora was feeling high as well. Went to SCH, still feeling so high, and i guess despite we were wearing our long gowns, and looking ever-so-gentle, we were still talking very loudly and laughing. We even went to do our Handbell Cheer! Haha! It's really funny thinking about it right now. Can you imagine, running with our high heels and long gowns, cheering and talking so loudly as the other schools were so properly behaved? Hah. I guess this is how the PL bellers relieved their stress. Even Mr Fong said that we behaved very roughly.. Sigh!

Went up on stage and gave our best shot. This time, we were really moving with the song and not because we're being showy or whatsoever. We played our music with our soul, and expressed them out sincerely with our physical movements. If i'mnot wrong, i actually let out a laugh when Mr Fong carried out that kinda of expression at us when we were entertaining the audience. It was really cute! Hehs! Man, at the corner of my eye, i saw the entire choir moving and swaying along with the songs, it was so cool. Very touching, really. We have never moved that enthusiatically until yesterday. Impressive work, bellers! Although things werent exactly right as the usual accidents broke out like accidentally clashing the bells, all was good!

We saw other schools such as the MGS and RGS perform and i must say that all the other schools that we have met were techincally good. Emms. Most of them had to play bells and chimes together, and it was kind of an eye opener for me. They do actions with the bells that i haven really seen before. SCGS did the same kind of genre as us, and we saw her conducting for them. I'm sorry to say this, but she really had that arrogance on her face and it was a turn off for most of us. Shall not write anything else about it over here in case it becomes offensive.

I seriously thought that RGS could have cliched a gwh award. How do i say this-- i must say that when i saw some schools, i actually felt quite discourage because they did equally well. The results were quite a shock.

Anyhow, when we were awaiting for the results, i gripped on Maureen's and Mummy Lynette's hand really tightly. I've never felt so nervous before. And when the announcer stumbled upon the words "Paya Lebar". Oh man, the feeling was darn scary! You know, tears were already arising from my eyeballs. Haha. And went we heard him went " Gold with Honors", the whole entire hall were filled with our screams and tears. We were supposed to be composed but we didnt manage that quite well. We were really elated. Really. God has been kind to all of us! I could not take the great news in that fast, it took me quite a while to manage to swallow the fact that we had gwh. haha! The whole entire atmosphere went maddening.

Now i understand the true feeling of "Crying with joy"
I mean, part of me wanted to laugh out loud and the other part of me felt wrinkled up and everything. Oh gosh. It was a wonderful feeling. Having to cry and laugh at the same time.


Sheesh.
Shall blog later again. My eyes are really tired. Hahaha! :)

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Tomorrow.

Tomorrow's the day where we can really show how hard we have been practising for the SYF. Handbells will make it!
I think the fear and anxiety that the players and helpers feel now is almost ,inescapable. You know what the reason is-- it's because we really want to do our best and allow God to give us whatever we deserve.

The 2 songs that are written especially for us are beautiful. We will get what we deserve, no matter what happens tomorrow.

I must admit that i was screaming my head off at home, telling my mom and younger sister that i'm totally nervous about tomorrow's central judging. They told me to do my best, and that's exactly what everybody's been telling us!

Though some of us broke down today out of anxiety and the amount of added stress as the clock tick from minute to minute, i believe that letting go of our emotions is normal. Tomorrow will be good, really.

Keep us in your prayers, please! :)

I love bells!

Monday, April 25, 2005

MONDAYS, yet again.
I'm so glad that Delia's better right now. Sigh, do take care of yourself, partner! Next time you're sick, dun come to school lah! Hahaha!:)
Mondays for me are actually kinda draggy. For one, it's the beginning of a brand new week, for the second reason, there's 2 periods of MATH after recess. The situation is kinda bad cus i wouldnt feel like concentrating on the sums. on LAST but not least, chinese is the last period for the day, utterly tiring for me.

Had to take my chinese test today. Let's not talk about it, okay?

Went to St Lukes' Elderly Care and the folks were doing some physical exercise. It's kinda nice seeing them so relax and enjoying themselves as we talk to them. Old people AINT a pain in the neck. I think they're fun! Cecilia's so cute lah! She' s like a hyper active lady, man!
One more session before CIP is over. and you know what, i'm feeling so reluctant about it because every time i enter the home, it gives me a sense of calmness and my nerves are definitely more relax-- especially whenever i play some finger game with them. A great way to end a whole day of hectic-ness and STRESS in school.

Tomorrow's handbell practice. SYF competition is this friday. I'm not freaking out yet, cus i'm confident we'll do well. Really! Could hardly wait for tomorrow! Cant wait to play my bells.
You know, i've never love bells that much until this year. Under the influence of Mr Fong, i've definitely learnt to appreciate music even MORE. :)

Shall end of here, I'm shagged out.
Till next time!

Sunday, April 24, 2005

Today's definitely a FAT day for me, man.
Altogether, i ate 3 slices of pizza ( for lunch and dinner) , a slice of oreo cake ( It's my god ma's bdae and its my first time celebrating it with her and her family. Hah, kinda proud of myself cus i manage buy the cake using my savings!) and ate a whole lot of breakfast.

Very fulfilling for my tummy, indeed.
It's quite a sin but as my dad always mention, " We Live to Eat"

Hahahaha. But i promise i'll control my diet. Promise. yeah, i'll promise.

Today's main highlight is probably on my god parents that i've acknowledge only a year before. It's kinda weird for me to greet them " God-ma and God Dad" And totally funny to hear my god siblings calling me " God-sister". I've never had "another family" in that sense for the past 16 years of my life and i'll probably need to get the hang of it calling them. Hahaha. But as i've mentioned, i have bought a birthday cake for the family as well as little gifts to the family. I'm super duper please with myself, alright. So just let me brag about it further. :)

Couldnt stay long with my God parents cus i had to rush off for Science tution after that. I must say that i was really quiet and peaceful during the class today cus i think the food that i've eaten for the day have already made me feel really sleepy. Spent the whole time talking about catalysts and oxidising and reducing experiments and oh boy, i must say that i'm really getting CONFUSED by all of them.

I hate equations, man.

Talking about equations, you'll never believe what i've did in the evening--can you imagine ME revising my MATH! Hahaha, you have absolutely no idea what kind of torment i've went through, seriously. I read all the examples really carefully ( And i kept praying that i would understand them) I've went through my notes and you could really see the mess building up from my desk..

Oh man, it's not even Literature i'm doing, It's MATH. The Monster, MATH. Ugghs.
Anyway, i think i've gotten quite abit on double stretch ( FINALLY) and i really intend to consult either Marc and Mrs Koh to go through with me again. Hahaha. I think the exam bug has gotten into me, finally!

It's quite a good thing, but very scary.
I can never be friends with MATH.

UGghs.

Thursday, April 21, 2005

Feeling so damn lousy these days, and my flu's getting worst. Well, didnt go to school today cus i had a pretty bad asthma attack around 5 in the morning and couldnt get up to grab hold of my inhaler. Went to consult Dr Da Costa ( He's the doctor that saved my life, by the way) with my dad after that. And boy, i kinda feel relieved to see him cus it's been 2 years since i've consulted him. Haha! Man, he didnt look like he aged alot either. Oh yeah! Met up with Aunty Doreen and the rest of the nurses, must say that they were a whole friendly lot of adults, man!

Hahaha. It seems like it's been a few months since i've typed up a post. Feel kinda weird typing now.. in addition, my fingers are trembling pretty badly because of the medicine that doctor prescribe to me.

Tomorrow's F&N practical exam, gonna try cooking my chicken later before the actual exam! Haha,seriously, i'm kinda excited yet nervous about the execution tomorrow cus it'll be an O level piece! Bought my flowers already ( to decorate my settings for my meal ) and garnish too!

I do sound like a cook, huh!

Wish me luck!

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