Haiz..a really dismal day for me..but I only have myself to blame, I guess I gotta buck up and change for the better..

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Today's band prac was turned into a video watching and a session in which we 'admit' our problems so that it can be resolved in dialogue. Due to time constraint, only 4 ppl were picked to voice out anything they wish. It was quite dramatic, but it's a time-worthy session. I was also inspired by Mr Yeo to try out something called multiphonics, playing 2 notes at the same time. was so cool. After the session, had a lengthy conversation with Mr Yeo about advice for my future..was quite motivated by him..at the same time I was reminded that choosing music as my post-secondary education is quite risky..but it's a long story behind it. Well, I guess I gotta do lots of reflecting...

Now that this subject of 'passer-by's is on my tagboard, I would like to touch on it. 'Passer-by's are people who pass by..not doing anything..So in the first place, if you call yourself a 'passer-by', you just read and don't do anything else. But instead, you guys make stupid comments and knowing the fact that you put your name 'passer-by' there, you feel so safe saying ANYTHING. I mean come on, its really inconsiderate to do such things. And another thing, I'm sure people don't greet you "Good morning passer-by" or "Hi passer-by!" It sounds stupid isn't it. So pls, be considerate and don't be a dumb-dumb by typing your name as 'passer-by', because in the end, it makes yourself S-T-U-P-I-D.

I just realised how close I am to stepping down..just 8 weeks away from this saturday. But it seems to me that some of the sec 3s just don't have the right attitude..I mean this organisation's future in the coming months is in your hands..not mine anymore. I just feel that what you guys have said so far have really disheartened me..it really makes me unsure about this band's future. You guys need to change your mindset if you want something good to come up in the months to follow. Remember that you people are the band. If you guys want something, you people gotta work hard for it. I know you guys treasure friends, I'm sure everyone does, but that doesn't mean that friends is the only reason you go for something. If it is, soon you will not like what you're doing, it's hard fact. You go for something because you know you will enjoy what you will be doing, because you have a passion for that something. Only then will you like and enjoy what you are doing, then, if you like and enjoy what you are doing, you will want to go for more and if you go for more, you get better, if you get better, if becomes more enjoyable. It's a cycle that repeats over and over again. The band is a group, so, if you guys motivate each other to do what I've just mentioned, success easily comes your way. Just remember this, I know it's from the school's diary, but it's meaningful: If you work hard, the results are easy; if you work easy, the results are hard. But also bear in mind that success is not everything, what is most important is that you enjoy what you're doing and that you give your best every single time.

Another week passes by...where shud I start? O yeah. Last friday. Sound check at SCH. Went there, waited, Ngee Ann came. Went into the concert hall. Started the soundcheck. Damn we sounded so much better than at Yuying. Soundcheck over, went back to school. Practice my audition pieces. Btw they are Andante from Concerto for Double Bass by Antonio Capuzzi and No.29 from Vladislav Blazhevich 70 studies for BB flat Tuba Vol 1. After that, cross country. X country over, went home, day over. Saturday, band prac in the morning, had warm-ups at the parade square, was tiring man...Then we took time off our SYF pieces and played a song from a Jap anime..was so cool..such a nice melody. Ok after that went to eat with Isaac n co., after that went home..day over. Sunday..enjoyed a relaxing day..nothing much to say. Monday, SS test..got it back today actually, got 8/12..not that spectacular. Tuesday, PE..did long jump..was so sandy..scored straight 8s. Maths test after school..was quite easy I shud say. Physics SPA...was on turning effects of forces..shan't elaborate more coz the teachers told us not to. Wednesday...Bio SPA prac, was on diffusion and osmosis through a dialysis tubing. Argh, screwed up the first part..didn't use the paper clip!! After that..was quite ok. Then the final Chem SPA prac..I got my readings..then suddenly Mdm Leow said that everyone's reading is like 'high'. Her reading was around 18.5..almost everyone's readings were like 19 and above..wonder what she did that we didn't...haiz was chaotic..ppl did like 5, 6, 7 even 8 titrations...really crazy. Sectionals after that..went normally. Today, got back geography test, got 13/20, again not very high, B3. Then English tutorial, got a nice magazine from Ms Khoo, called Present Perfect..quite a nice magazine..did compre..then went for band. Did very short warm-ups. The band has a tendency to slow down at a certain point for Overture, kept repeating it. I got quite fustrated actually. In the end I played like I don't want anyone to hear me..haiz..I mean I played damn soft..not really a practice to that I enjoyed. Well thats all for the review of the past week..hopefully there will be another next week..cya then!! :]

Believe you can, work real hard and the results usually will come your way

Half day of school today. Went to Singapore Poly for the Polymer course, it was really fun coz we get to see how certain plastic wrappers, objects like clothes hangers and bottles are made and we also get to make a nylon fiber..really cool. But this at the expense of missing a band prac..haiz. Anyways, went to Accent after the workshop. Tried my first trombone..yay!!! Haha ok I know I sound wierd but I'm just so happy. I tried a Conn 62H bass trombone and it sounded very good. It was so cool!! First time playing a double trigger bass!! haha..after that I asked the pricing of some other trombones and bought a few stuff. Homed after that. Tmr going to Singapore Conference Hall for sound check so NO LESSONS...yes ah. haha

Went to Yuying for exchange today. 7 bands were there altogether, many ya. Played our set and choice pieces..still have a lot to work on. So tired.... Wah next week got X-country...sian..even more tired...haiz..well I better get some rest then..cya all peeps! :]

Firstly, Happy Chinese New Year in advance everybody! Yes, hope you get lots of hong baos and I wish everyone good health and prosperity for the new year. Tmr only 2 periods of lessons, but MT, haiz…. After that gonna have the Chinese New Year concert, after that probably play soccer. Got my first hong bao today from Mr Yeo (thanks again!). He also said that he will be confident DMB will get at least a ______ for SYF. Haha leave you guys to guess. So once again happy chinese new year in advance everyone! :)

Another week passes by…I still can’t get out of my old self..still have unfinished assignments blah blah blah…expecting a few teachers to scold me…haiz…gotta do something about it..Promotion day was alright..lost my voice for a while after the Samba..played our pieces over and over and over again..became a bit boring after the 3rd time or so…total we had 45 registrations..I know this is lower than some CCAs but the number of ex-band members has increased significantly..so thats gd…provided they join us. 2 ex trombonists!!! 1 came yesterday..can play..can read notes..so nt bad..the other was busy..sounded talented..I hope not arrogant. Was invited last minute to play with Zhenghua this morning..hesitated to go…but at least we can keep in touch..first day of SYF is 79 days away..I hope the balloting result will not be on that day..but still we gotta work really hard to win gold DMB!!