A wonderful mix
of emotions.
Wonderful? maybe.
A time for decision,
a time to relax,
a time to think,
reflect.
There are moments,
so many wishes.
still growing,
still learning,
still being molded.
Exciting times,
trying times,
sorrowful times,
countless musings...
An eclectic mix.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Thanksgiving
We made it through...(we made it through)
because of You.
This was part of the stanza of the song we sang during prayer meeting. Thank God for bringing me through today, for helping me through this hectic, crazy week. :)
because of You.
This was part of the stanza of the song we sang during prayer meeting. Thank God for bringing me through today, for helping me through this hectic, crazy week. :)
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
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
Saturday, 24 October 2009
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.
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, 20 October 2009
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.
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.
Friday, 9 October 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, 1 October 2009
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
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
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