TGIF!!
Actually, it's already end of Friday and technically speaking, the start of saturday. Haha. Gotta wake up in
5 hours' time..and I only just got back not long ago! Well done..confirm zombified while driving
tomorrow later. Haha.
Wanted to blog yesterday, but got too caught up in a book and talking to my sister online. Yeah funny right. Stay in the same house, but we msn each other. Lol.
TJCSB's syf results left me shell-shocked..as it did many others. I never expected there to ever be another medal less than a gold hanging on the band room wall. The last silver was 23 years ago..
After hearing a recording of their syf performance, I'm more certain than ever that they completely did
not deserve a silver. Even if not a GWH, at the very least, a
gold.
Was it the judging criteria? The acoustics of the auditorium which did nothing to flatter the band's sound? Or the judges? Maybe simply lack of luck.
Extreme makeover was well-played. It encompassed the sound and magic which no other band except tj band can ever achieve. And I'm really proud of lin sheng for having chosen this choice piece for them. Only he would have dared to pick a piece which might not guarantee the highest honours, but that which would challenge the band and bring them to a level greater than before.
Truly a tjcsb piece. =)
Just like the choice piece during my syf..a mix of two japanese graffiti. Some people couldn't appreciate it, some felt we were pushing the limits of what judges could accept for syf. But we did good, didn't we? =)
No matter what, tjcsb is still the best band to me. Was, is, and always will be. It was this band that taught me the feeling of unity, of a bond so deep every player is united in pursuit of a common goal. To create beautiful music and share it with everyone else. The magic of a band I'm proud to have been a part of. And I'm super glad my own sister is a part of this magic now. =))
Can't wait for Prelude 29!! =D
Met up with jeff the (belated) bday boy and the rest for a long-overdue dinner gathering! All the students busy with exams..haha. I totally love the message I printed out for him! Wahaha. You'd better cherish it ar! =p
Food at
tampopo's not too bad..though we only tried the ramen. Pity we were too full, or would have been tempted to order the salmon chirashi or just sashimi. I think sashimi is one of the best ways to tell how good a jap restaurant is.
And the queue was so
crazy-long!
Really enjoyed myself..it's always hilarious listening to the guys trade stories about their school days and their various friends. Hahaha. Never a dull moment!
Happy belated bday jeff! Stay cool with your new hairdo! =p
The senior picked me up after..got teased unmercilessly about my lack of knowledge regarding the "landmark". Bleahh. Haha. But since I got a ride home..shan't complain! =p
Time really flies when you spend time with someone you can talk to about
anything under the sun. Not many people are able to do that..so I cherish all such talking sessions! Nicee. =)
Am going to miss his nonsense when he's away snorkelling with the fish and turtles and sharks. I want a weekend getaway tooo!
Meanwhile, maybe I'll go brush up on my blading. I don't believe that I can't blade faster than he runs. Hahaha. Soon soon
soooon!
Okay great..the clock's ticking away closer and closer to 6am..arghhh. Must go grab a quick shower and a quick sleep. Haha.
Don't know if it's good or bad that I've come to be so used to spending a part of my weekend with him. Be it running or blading or makan-ing or watching vids. It's going to feel a little strange this weekend..need to shake off the feeling!
The shooting star I saw just now...I hope it has shot off to make my wish come true. =)
