Souvenirs from Vienna

Here are some souvenirs from Vienna! I was fascinated with the chocolate, there were three layers! So was my mum :) she took the pictures of each layer. :D

Vienna

My dad is now in Vienna... where Mozart and Haydn spent much of their musical career.
So cool... I guess the place is full of musical history as well... not sure if it was the centre for music last time (must check it out). Although I won't be able to see how Vienna is like for real, one solace is that he's brought my camera along. :)

Was doing math and I'm just amazed (or irritated) by how tedious it all is but it's good for practice anyway... (math enthusiasts may beg to differ- after all math is their passion!)

I thank God for His Strength through this week.

Tuesday

Went back to school for English today. Ha ha, didn't feel like going because I woke up late and felt like sleeping in initially but I'm glad I did... it was beneficial.

When I was walking out towards the canteen, the familiar tune of 'Canon in D' sounded quite sonorously. It struck me as a pleasant surprise and I was wondering how the piano in the canteen could sound so loud. Then, I thought it couldn't be the piano, it might be some CD playing because it suddenly didn't sound like the piano, the timbre was different... the sound was unusually resonant. Well, the mystery was solved when I saw a chamber group on-stage when I walked into the canteen. I watched them for awhile, until they finished their performance. (I think it's some sort of Deepavali celebration as well.) Not bad, I would say. :) There were few violinists... only 2 (J. and a junior I think) The violists were strong and cellos not too bad either. No bass though. Haha... really miss those times where we can play together as an ensemble.

Last day of school

Today is Friday. After the last bio lesson, we started with the graduation program. Actually, it doesn't really feel like graduation really...

Gifts were exchanged and given out by teachers and friends and even the Principal. The graduation service was nice and simple. I feel really blessed to be put in my school and the friends and classmates that God has provided to me. Our form teacher was really nice and creative. We celebrated our birthdays together! She bought the 'London choco roll' and all of us were given a toothpick which we had to stick into a candle and then into the mini roll. Candles were lighted, the birthday song was sung and wishes were made as each small flame was extinguished to smoke.

We had lots of fun uncorking the sparkling juice in the school field and taking pictures. The thing that I'd miss most are my classmates... they are so caring, fun and unique. My deskmate was quite adamant about not wanting to say adieu to school yet...

Indeed, I'll treasure the pleasant memories and the people most of all.

Children's Day

Had practical today. Well, well... well...

I wanted to say that the piano is my worst enemy not my best friend. Or should I substitute that for performance? Well, I've concluded that it is a training ground. (or a battle ground? :D)

I was enjoying the playing but the piano was repelling me. Fingers were slippery. etc. It's hard enough to bring out the sound of a violin. Haha, imagine bringing your own piano! The practice room is deceiving, the piano there is so different and as A said, the acoustics are different.

Although I am disappointed, I do have many things to thank God for. Certainly, I've learnt much through the process and the encouragement (including use of a nice piano) by friends was much treasured. On the brighter side, I can do more violin practice now and Sol is here!

"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is my salvation."
Isaiah 12:2

Piano rehearsal

Ha ha.. had a nervous breakdown again (not such a good sign to precede the actual practical which is coming soon.)

When I came home, I found this prayer on the bookshelf:

Serenity Prayer
God grant me the courage
to change the things I can change.

The serenity to accept those I cannot change.

And the wisdom to know the difference.


It's such an encouraging prayer. Ha ha... He must have placed it there, I've never seen it on the bookshelf before. :)

Over

She sat at her desk. Flipping through and answering the perception question she had yet to complete. For the first time, she thought, that she managed to complete within the time.Then, to her horror, she realised that there was an essay! Raising up her hand, blood rushing up her neck, she told the teacher. The clock tick... it tocked... 5 mins and 5 more by grace. :) still... marks were lost but a lesson well learnt which I'm thankful for.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways saith the LORD."
Isaiah 55:8

This verse was reiterated twice consecutively during devotions. Perhaps, it's a nudge... :D A good, timely reminder.