The last Samurai.. the story about the extinction of samurais in Japan history. I heard from my friend that it was some what made up. But still, the movie was a good one, I thought and that I would recommend it to my friends.

I watched the show with my friends today at Lido. Before this, I was at home downloading songs and playing around on my computer. Nothing to do anyway. I woke up at about 2pm.. oh gosh, I'm such a pig. After which I talked to Andy on msn for quite a while.

I like talking to Andy. He was my best friend since primary 5.. yupz.. we always speak our heart. So funny. Anyway, I had a long talk with him today about many many things. Quite interesting as we had never done that for months.. years.. maybe...

Then I arrived at Douby Gaut Station at about 6.30pm. I was wondering whether I will be able to bump into Si Jun and YW.. Indeed, I did bump into them. The train stopped right in front of where they were standing.. Such A coincident.. heehee.. Ching Si was with them as well.

So i popped by to say hello.. And guess what YW tagged along with me to go and visit Melvin, whose working at orchard CD-rama now. So happy for him. haha.. When I saw him at MAc, enjoying his dinner. I laughed. He looked so different and skinny. haha.. plus the shirt he is wearing.. Haha, just looked weird. But I am so envious of him being able to work in a musical environment while I had to work with those stupid Chinese New year songs environment. SSigh..

I saw Vineson as well. He was totally stunned when I called him. I finally understood the meaning of stunned. His mouth was open and he was stiffed for about 10 seconds after I called out to him. I asked why. He said he didn't expect me to change my style until like that. I used to be 'guai guai' (obedient) and the hair always so neat but now I had evolved into a browny hair punk.. haha.. what a way to say about myself. Anyway we greeted each other. Surprisingly he remembered my birthday and said my present is with him at his house. He wants me to pop over one of these days to get the present. So nice of him.. haha

Then I received an sms from Wei Lung saying he wasn't going to watch the movie. So I cancelled the appointment with aloysius as well. turn out that I called Joel and Ching SI to come along. Haha...

Then I messaged Serena asking whether she wanted to go and watch peter Pan. She was talking about another group outing.. Yeah.. Miss those gals man.. they are really fun-loving.. haha...

Anyway I went to buy a bag, actually a pouch in the shape of a container. Whatever. SO cute. I saw my colleague carrying it. It was like so cool. So I wanted to get one too.. haha.. hopefully no one say I am a poser..

So by the time we finished dinner, I was rather indecisive on whether to buy it. But I bought it eventually. So we had to rush all the way from Heeren to Lido. Gosh.. so far.. I was sweating like hell. Met Joel and Ching SI over there. Bought tickets and my nachos... can't do without them.. Wei Lung got me addicted on them.. and went in.. Heng ah.. haven start yet.. oops so singlish..

I found the show an amazing one. I always like the japanese.. didn't know they had such a history. The samurais were so cool but died horribly. Poor souls. I admire them. Salute... They definitely had the absolute determination one can ever have. Hooray Japs..

The last part was touching. Ashley warned me the other day about crying in the last part. I told him don't worry I won't. But I did. haha.. it was really touching actually it is sad lah.. To see a group of people extinct just like that. Tom Cruise was fantastic. He was the one who sent people sobbing in the theatre. well done dude... hah.. I think I want to watch again.

After the movie, it was like 12pm. So we took a cab home. At Hougang, I walked with CS to punggol 7-eleven to buy some drinks. I was broke. Then we walked around Punggol Park talking.. It was nice.. The breeze.. Nice dude.. he is a good friend man.. The best friend one can ever have.. Of course... there are others too (must be careful, otherwise the other also get jealous I never say that they are good).. haha.. Anyway good day man...

Bye.. going to work tomorrow... See ya.. Muack...

-mtrlc's style...


it is only the tird day of chinese new year and we have to start work.. so tired and annoying... I felt like quitting.. the feeling starts to come.. I don't know what to do..

I felt horrible yesterday.. I didn't talk for the whole of yesterday for reasons best left unknown (even I am not sure). I think I made my friends rather worried and pissed off for my unexplained silence. But I just didn't feel like talking. even my colleages started asking. But I just said I was tired.

Today I was beginning to pick up the pace of life and was looking to the day. But I was faced with obstruction. SJ was giving me some stupid face since yesterday. I wanted to ask him why but his face totally pissed me off. I didn't know what is wrong with him but I just couldn't be bothered. The attitude he gave me was totally unbearable. Sigh.. there goes my day. I felt like telling him off but I didn't as I didn't want to make matters worse nor turn the situation ugly for my friends.

8 staff from Metro is leaving. They are from other branches of Metro and it is time for them to return where another batch will take over. I couldn't help but feel sad. They are all my seniors and without them, I can't imagine what is going to happen when I run into problems. I think i am going to mis them so much.

Sigh, they always say in life, people come and people leave. Yupz.. maybe it is true. But it just saddens me to see that those who had came and stayed, they don't treasure the present but yet leaves scars of bad memories on people. I can't help but feel guilty for them. Here we have people who are so dear to you yet they are leaving. However, another side we have people who are just around you yet they don't provide the most basic respect for you, what more give a damn about your existence.. Sigh.. Sad..

Well, I look forward to tomorrow when a new batch of seniors are coming to take over. Hopefully I can mix well with them. Pray hard that it is going to be easy. I miss my friends. I miss my family. I can't spend time with them anymore. Suddenly I fear the working life. I dread to think about my future. It seems bleak and I am moving into the unknown. I can't help but feel helpless. I need a hand to pull me from this agony. But there seems none in sight.

-Desperate Angel


New Year - 1st Day...

let me recall.. I think I went to my grandpa' house. I put on my pants that was recently bought, it cost me one one week work pay.. So i spent one week of my pay within 5 minutes. Sigh, indeed money is hard to come by..

But I thought I was dressed rather well on this day. The hair i right, the shirt and pants are right and even the feeling is right.. haha.. It felt rather nice and great.. I'm satisfied..

We spent half the day prancing up and down the house. My Dad took so much time. He was searching for his belt and making a hole on the belt or whatsoever. It took so muc h time and my Mum looked so pissed off. I fear a quarrel but that was unnecessary.

So we headed off for my Grandpa's house thinking that we will be the last family to arrive based on every year schedule. It turned out that we were the first to arrive. So anti-climax. Nothing to do for me anyway. It took one hour or so for more people to start coming in. My cousins and aunts and uncles and all that were here. I think it is a tradition or a must to come to my grandpa's house every first day of the New Year.

Again my hair became a hot topic. They were so alarmed by my hair and went,' Eh!! you dyed your hair.. wow. so cool' and stuff. I was kinda sick of them. I wished no one had notice it but it was rather obvious. SO I went to the room with my little cousins. It turned out that I felt quite awkward amongst them. I used to be their gang leader, so called but now I think it iss time that I grow up. I couldn't fit into their world anymore. Anyway so I went out to join the elder cousins. Still not so bad. I realised that all the topics that they used to discuss with me were no longer irrelevant and that I ubderstood them. I could carry on the conversation. Maybe I really need to grow and change. I don't know.

So my cousin, Zheng Yi was so fascinated by pokers and all that. He started to gather everyone to play. Most of which are kids. So I thought it would be fun to join in that I had nothing to do anyway. SO I joined and won quite some money. haha.. pure luck..

Then I gathered everyone to take a picture before they leave for other places to 'Bai Nian' (visit). Anyway the photo turned out rather well, we all thought it looked like some 'world model 2004 contestants'. Haha, so stupid..

My parent left for my another aunt's house. I didn't tag along as my mother told me it would be as boring as the previous years. SO I followed my uncle to another auntie's house. Over there, they were so obsessed with the 'Luo Han fish' and threw some ball like objects with numbers. It was said that the fish will pick up numbers for them to buy 4D. So superstitious. Anyway, I'm not into these. Haa.

fast forward..... We went home. My cousin followed me home to wait for my parent. I think they are going bowling tonight. I went becaue it would be boring to stay at home. Over at Katong Bowling Alley, We met my first aunt (Big-Aunt). We started to play. I suck at bowling while my Dad is a pro. Sigh.. I saw my cousin, Timothy, he was so good. He even beat my Dad's score. Felt so guilty. Boo... I am older yet lousy. It is the sort of inferior thingy again. Sigh.. But anyway he is good that I must say. Maybe I need more training. I just can't get the moves right. Stupid me..

We played until about 1am. Then we drove home. I was too tired to do anything. I changed and fell asleep immediately.. Good Night..

New Year - Second Day...

Today We are going to Zheng Yi'ss house. Most of them will be there. We reached there at about 12pm again. They stayed in Hougang area too so it is rather convenient for us. We had our lunch over there it was porridge and some veggies.. Not so bad lah...

Again Zheng Yi started to gather people to play poker. He is so obssess with winning like what he did yesterday. When all the cousins came, we started playing again. I think I have some luck this year. I won some money again. Heehee.. Then I realise that my friends are coming over to my house at 4pm plus. I looked forward to that time.

Time flies... It is 4pm plus now. I need to rush home.. I reached home at about 4.30pm. There was still no one in sight.. Phew.. Then Aloy and Clarence waas the first to arrive.. I was reminded of my hair when I saw aloy.. He looked somewhat like me now that I dyed my hair..

When everyone came... we started playing PS and poker simultaneously... Haha.. so crazy.. they were like making so much noise.. It was so damn fun.. haha... Wilson won over $40 bucks I think.. good for him...

It started to get a little boring as we had played and some lost and some won. I think we were getting hungry also... SO Aloy went out to buy KFC. He actually called them to order but the queue time is 1 and a half hour. iao.. We would be dead by then. So they went to buy it instead..

I think we made a big mess of the house.. Oops.. and my mum is coming back soon. SO I started to pack up and stuff. haha... o fun.. The house is so messy.. not really lah.. Some of them went to my room to play Gunbound on the com. So I bothered myself with clearing up the mess.. Heehee...

After the clearing was quite done except the mopping and so on. I suggested taking a photo and so on.Just wanted to keep some memories. So I gathered all of them. The photo was done... haha so happy... Yeah.. manage to capture them. Well, thank all my friends for turning up today and making my day. It was really fun and great...!!~

-Smile




Today is New Year's Eve.. I still have to work. When many people are going back to visit their primary and secondary school teachers, I am stranded at Metro.. DOING NOTHING!! There was absolutely no need for my presence as there were barely a single soul from monring till the late afternoon. Boring. I wanted to visit my teachers so much. Every Year I will be around but not this year, Sigh.. Feel so bad... So guilty. Hope they understand..

I thought today was rather interesting as everyone started to take notice of the different pigment on my hair. And they were like going,' eh, u dyed your hair uh'. haha, so funny. So work at Metro seems rather routine, everyday I pray hard to be at the centre counter, at least I will have company over there. Well, today I got it. But only a few of them I know was there. Still not so bad. I notice Afiq was only crowding around the Malays. Weird. And the Chinese was in another group. It felt weird on me. I thought we would socialise around. It wasn't so when there wasn't so many Malays around. Maybe similar features and language does congregate group. Am I being a racist herre?? I don't know.. Just crazy..

I went for lunch with Pei Shi, Cheng San, Alex and Deren. The girls were asking us why we hate Yong Wen. So I said the same old stuff again... I find that the atmosphere was better that today he wasn't around. I think I am evil. But can't help it.

My friends are going to come to my house on the second day of Chinese New Year. Yong Wen was the one organising it. He claims so. I said nothing. But my friends kept messaging me asking whether I invited Yong Wen. I had to explain again and again. So tired. I have no idea what I am going to do nor how to face that awkward situationon that day. Let's hope it doesn't turn out too bad.

After work at about 5.50pm, I rushed down to my uncle's house. Every Year, we will hold our reunion dinner over there. Only a few family will be present, while the rest are at their own area. it felt comforting to see them meet again. I saw the food and it made me drooled. I think I am hungry. I am!! So I ate and ate, I think I ate quite a lot. It was so fun.

After which I went to my cousin's room to use his computer. And he was like pestering me to work miracle and activate his GPRS on his handphone. As if I could. I flicked him away. Pest. Sigh. I took some stupid photos too with everyone. I just know how to use the timer of my digi-camera so had to try it. haha. I saw my hair.. so nice.. heehee, my relatives were talking about it too. I think there will be more commotion tomorrow. Haha, whatever.

Now I am watching the TV, waiting for someone to call me to squeeze out somewhere, like Chinatown or something. Hopefully. Anyway if there is none, then I will just countdown at home. What's the different. I think I am too tired to go out too. haha.

Yeah.. Happy New Year.. I wish myself good luck and a great year ahead. And to all my friends and pals and family mates, may you all have the best this year. Go ya.. All the best everyone..!! Smile..

-Overjoyed mtrlc



I had my long-awaited day-off today. Finally I got a chance to sleep till 12.00pm. I thought I could sleep longer but I was awoken by the dragging of furniture in the upper storey. I almost took a broom and start hitting the ceiling. SO irritating. I want to sleep!!!

Anyway I woke up and had brunch (breakfast plus lunch). I saw my mummy and she was telling me about her long hair and that she wanted to go for some trimming today. Long Hair??!! Her hair is barely shoulder length and she said it is long.. Haha, weird. Anyway let her be lah... I just give comments.. heehee...

SO I spent half the day on the computer. From messenger, chatting to bloggers, updating my blog.. to gunbound (just picked up this game, quite fun lah.. but a bit childish I thought.. anyway who cares, I am bored mah..) SHe brought the handbag I bought for her at Metro to Hougang Green where she was going to trim her hair. I got her three different design of handbag. SHe was so delighted. I thought that was sweet of me and I love to see her happy.My mum went off for less than an hour and she was back with a supposedly shorter hair (actually you can't really tell the difference, oops, how can I say that. so evil). I said it was nice.. not bad lah..

Then my aunt called and asked us out for dinner. SHe wanted to buy stuff to prepare for the reunion dinner tomorrow over at her house. Every year without fail, we will congregate over at her house for reunion dinner. I am looking forward to it. The nice food and warm feeling. Splendid. After dinner, they went to shop while my cousin and I (he is in Xinmin secondary even though i tried to get him into Montfort, Sec 1). Anyway we went to the arcade and a shop that sells pirated games (oops, bad boy). It was quite fun to just walk around with my cousin, because he was like tagging behind me, haha, so stupid.

We went into 7-Eleven to get some stuff to eat. As it was linked to the pharmacy, I walked over to take a look. I stumbled upon the Gatsby Hair dye. OOOo.. so cool, so I had the urge to buy one home. Stupid me. Then I saw my mum and by then my dad had came back from his work. So after some consideration, I decided to give Gatsby a try. I told my parent about it. They had no objection. Haha, so I bought one.

First time was nice. I was like examining that alien object trying to figure out exactly where do I start from. Then I just went about doing it. Before I knew it, my hair was covered in brown dyes. I waited and waited. About 1 and a half hours later, I washed it off. Before I knew it, my hair was reddish brown, oo, so cool. Although the smell of hydrogen peroxide was horrible and it felt really uncomfortable, I manage to pull through it whilst discussing the plans for the new house with my Dad.

I peeped into the mirror with an astonished look. Ahh.. my hair.. it felt and looked weird at first but on second look, it was actually quite nice lah.. I thought I looked rather punkish... Haha, such a materialistic child.. haha.. who ask me to be called mtrlc... er..hmm... erm,... whatever.. haha... see ya again.. smile and nitezzz....

-Reddish-Brown Punk


oh dear.. haven been updating my blog recently.. because of the late nights of the afternoon shift, I barely have the strength to crawl home, what more write my blog.. Anyway, these few days were rather fine. Maybe I should say it was a blessing in disguise. Although I was posted to those sickening departments like ladies handbags or the better man department (these departments are always crowded with customers), I met quite nice people over there. However I still miss the days at the centre counter. sIGH..

Yesterday, I was together with MAry Ann. She is a very nice lady which everyone speaks good of her. She is polite, patient, motherly and all the good things about her. I was reminded of my mother. Anyway she treats everyone like her children. Such a nice person. I am learning from her all the things needed to survive working at Metro. haha.. She is so nice.

I remembered I was rather frustrated by one customer yesterday. It was because I had to work and stand for such l;ong hours, yet the queue is still so forever long (it is the sunday before new year so i guess everyone is rushing buy what they need). And here I have this customer asking me to fold and pack his shirt properly. So I said fine and after I folded, he actually said my folding sucks and grabbed it over to fold on his own. It was not as if I had a lot of time to spare. The queue is so long and MAry had to rush but we have this moron jamming everyone up. Sigh..

But luckily, Mary was beside me to clear the trouble. She got me out of trouble and even cooled me down. I was feeling so pised after that. Really had to thank her otherwise I could have cause myself more trouble. After work, she even volunteered to send me home. But I had to go home with Deren otherwise he will be alone. But she is so nice. I even sought help from her everytime I have trouble. She will always be there to help.

Today I am posted with Kelvin at handbag counter. Eew.. so sickening. I hate Kelvin and hate that department. (for reasons best left unknown) I only knew I was running around and refuse to stay at that counter. I went over the coutner to help Cindy and her hoe department. I even went to help the young man department. Haha, anything but handbag.. too bad.. I think I am quite evil also, having leave him to settle on his own. Anyway he said he could handle so I went.

Then came my chance to leave there. Gina from young man department had sore eyes so I tried to worm my way into helping her. Deren was there also. Haha.. yea.. and I got in. I am out.. haha.. So relief. Suddenly I was able to breathe and greeted the customers nicely. I think Deren and I make a great pair.. Both of us were like too polite and fighting to say those nice nice words.. so stupid and funny. I think we must have been the bud of the jokes of the customers... Well, I don't know.

Anyway today I just spent what I have earned in this one week plus. I spent about $100 bucks on two pants, one long and one short and a shirt. Sigh.. I feel so guilty for having done that. But I really love those stuff. I think I won't regret it. Anway New Year is the time for me to buy, buy and buy. Having seen those customers spend and spend, why can't me too??

Anyway tomorrow is a an off day for me.. yea,.. so happy. I can sleep finally. I want to rest. Two more days to Chinese New Year.. I am looking forward to it, even though I have to work on Third day onwards. However I look forward to the two days of celebration.. Yupz.. Think it is going to be funn..

-Anticipation..


15 Jan '2004

It was so fun today, we practically joked throughout the whole day. We made fun of many many people. One of which is Pei Xin. Her hair is so long and smooth (yucks) and irritating. And she keeps doing the swaying hair action, so irritating. So we imitated her. Afiq did it so well. He was like so funny. There was even a momentum to the swaying.. Haha, can't stop laughing. We kept talking about Yong Wen behind his back and he was like so busybody. Whereever we go, he will tag along and tried to eavesdrop on us. Sigh, i almost told him to f**k off. Haha.. so vulgar..

I think Alex and Deren was talking with me about how irritating Yong Wen is. I think the girls overheard or something and they joined our conversation. It turned out that they too hated him. It was for the same purpose too. His bossy attitude, kiasu attitude and 'wanna-be' popular ego. So gross. I don't think I can stand him anymore. But it was fun lah. Talking bad about people behind their back. But suddenly I feel so guilty. (fake one.. lame!!).

As it was a weekday, so I suppose there wasn't many customer around. That's why we were able to sit around and talk for hours. haha. So fun. I love this.. Yea...

So the day went and the same routine repeated itself. Si Jun wasn't around for work. It was his off-day. So nice. I wished I had one too. Nevermind. Next week. yea

16 Jan '2004

The people over at the main counter faced their worst nightmare today. We never dreamt that we would be splitted up. We thought the good days would last. Turn out that some manager complained that we were laughing too loudly and crowding around. So annoying. They splitted us into all the counter and replaced everyone at the main counter. Sigh. cannot talk to them anymore. So Miss them. They were all grumbling about the change. But what can we do since it is an order from above.

I was posted with this very friendly lady. Her name is weird. Kar Kiew. whatever u pronounce. I even mispronounced her name in front of her. So paiseh. haha. She is nice. So the morning was quite dull now that almost 10 people reduce to 2 person. So pathetic. Yong Wen worked at the counter opposite me. I was so .. eewww.. I did't look in that direction all day. Couldn't be bothered to. just pissed..

When the afternoon shift came. I discovered I was Foong Chue was posted there too. Ahh.. oh my god.(she is my mentor on mr first day, an old auntie with sagging face and very fierce one, like bull-dog.) Goodness me, I panicked during lunch time. Nothing I can do anyway.

I went back to that counter feeling so bored and saw Foong Chue's face. Even bored. It turned me off. Then came this supervisor called, Ai Ti (I thought they wanted to look for IT, infomation technology officer or something, it turned out to be this stupid woman). She was like bossingh me around. She told me too tear price tags and highlight stuff. Ok fine with that. But she herself was laming around doing nothing. And her assistant also laming in the store room with another guy, god knows what they are doing in there. I was so pissed off with them. When i didn't reply that Ai Ti, she scolded me and asked me 'do you know who I am?'. I didn't answered. Kar Kiew took it as a joke to smoothen the situation. Haiz.. After she left, I told Kar Kiew,' does she know who I am?? I AM A CASHIER!!'. then why should I be doing this kind of job when she is suppose to do it since she is in charge of that department. Moron. Still dare to ask. If I tell Charmaine then she will know who I am. Sigh. So angry with her.

I think I made Si Jun angry when I was pissed off. haha, but made up very soon. Cause he kept talking about Yong Wen (He left with his mother to shop, Heng(Lucky)!!). So I was like,'CAN YOU STOP TALKING ABOUT YONG WEN!!'. But luckily, Alex was around to cool the situation. Then we went to shop as I told them yesterday.

I went to buy a jacket, bed sheet and boxers. Spent 1 hour I think. They just followed me around. I think I was quite crazy. Just felt like spending. Sigh. Then we walked around Marina Square to shop. Mostly, Si Jun and I did the shopping. Deren and Alex just tagged along. I think we shoped for another hour. I bought a belt, shirt and a tissue holder. haha, I actually wanted to buy a pants but thought I shouldn't spend so much lah. Felt kind of waste so I stopped. Anyway I shouldn't indulge myself. So I stopped and we went home. But on the way, I still stopped to look at stuff. Haha, I think I got them so frustrated. Paiseh..

Reached hougang and went with Deren to buy dinner. I ate at home and bath. Felt nice. I saw my mum, I cxame home, the first thing was to show her everything I bought. I always like to show her all that I've bought. I felt so close to her. She was like to excited to see what I've bought too. Next time I should get her something too. Okay. I shall do it tomorrow. Settle. yea.. Serena and gang is coming to visit me tomorrow (I feel like some prisoner, haha, joking). So looking forward to see them.

See ya.. Kiss and Smile..

-I'm Alive


I've never been so embarrassed in my life, well maybe not so but it was so fun. haha, I went with Wen Qi to gate-crash MJC. First we thought it would be polite to ask the principal for permission so we went to the office to look for her. Over there, the staff at the reception was aking what was our intention. I stuttered. I didn't know what to say. So I told her it was something personal. Then a lady came out and ask who are we looking for. I told her the principal and Wen Qi tapped on me saying she IS the principal. Opps, haha, i didn't see her before so i didn't know. Then I quickly reacted and said we wanted to look for her. She looked puzzled.

We then told her our intention hoping she would be magnanimous to grant us our wish. But she rejected us flat. She said a lot of crap too, like you all should take the right path and just get notes from your friends and read up. I cannot allow you all to do so as other people will follow. Sigh. I was so disappointed. We apologised and left. Now the whole staff room knows about our crashing into MJC. SO Paiseh.. AHhh..

ANyway, after we came out, saw Joel and a couple of friends. Haha, we ignored the principal and went around the school. We attended the literature first. It was so fun. The lecturer, Dr. S (that's what we called her) actually didn't notice our existence( I guess there was too many people). Anyway throughout the whole lesson, we laughed and had a lot of activities. It was a lesson on 'sensory ignition'. I think I made a right choice from the beginning to take Literature. For a moment, I felt as though I was part of the lesson even though I was a 'crasher'.

After an hour of fun, we were dismissed. Before we were allowed to go, This lady, Ms Jac Yeo (I think) wanted to speak to us. I kind of hate her fake accent and bitchy attitude. But luckily she teaches the JC2 students. She told that there is going to be an upcoming trip to England and even showed us some photos when she went the trip with SRJC. England is such a beauty place. She said we are going to visit the Globe Theatre, some famous museum, Manchester, a castle and shopping paradise, all of which I have no idea how to spell. But it sounded nice to me. The pictures captivated me, I so wanted to be there. But the fee cost about $2500++. I think I can go if I ask my parents. But I wonder whether by then I will be in their school so as to consider meridians. cause currently I am not. Sigh. I want to go!!

Then we took a break at the library playing the computer. Met Sharif and Emma, haha, they were like so excited and shock to see us. But I told them to control themselves so as not to let the whole world we are 'crashers'. Haha. After the break we went out for some breather. Just nice it was history lecture. Joel warned me against crashing that lecture as the student number is low and the teacher is very sharp. Indeed he was, Wen Qi and I sat down for barely five minutes and he noticed our existence. He said, 'two of you don't look very familiar? do you belong to this lecture?'

I shook my head. He then asked,'which class are you two from?'. I panicked and said,'er.....'. sO mALU.... then he said we even forgot our class, so powerful. He knew that we were not from this school. Sigh. He then asked who our friends were. Wen Qi's friend hesitated but raised her hand. Joel was so slow. I thought if he had refuse our friendship, I will kill him, but he still raised his hands, reluctantly. haha.. so embarassing. The whole class was looking at us. Oh god. But it was fun. We got ourselves out of the hot soup finally and settled into class. He was nice actually and funny too. We went through the lesson pretending to understand and copying some notes for evidence understanding. So funny. Slowly we drifted to breast-feeding and milk and all that stuff. So funny. He kept talking about milk and breast-feeding while trying to illustrate to us a certain history terminology. I had fun, didn't know there was so much about South-East Asia History (I took Elective History!! SO there was no SEA).

After the lesson, we headed for the library again. I redesigned my blog. haha.. nothing to do anyway. It was fun so far. Wen Qi was complaining of her hunger ( I heard her stomach groan during history lecture just now) so we went to eat. I ate Laska. It sucks. Tasted like water plus chili and noodles. Yucks. I went to Joel's house after that. To collect my presents.. haha.. Wen Qi just wondered around. It was about 1 more hour to Band.

Over at Band, I sasw many familiar faces finally. What a relief. They were quite shock to see us too and very happy too. Oh, how much I miss them. I saw many new trumpeters too. I heard stories about the arrogant Dunman people. Eew, it is not as if they are very good. I was grossed out by them. They behaved as if they were some superior beings but too bad in MJC, they are hated as MJC is anti-Dunman ( that was what they were saying).

The whole day we lamed around. I was trying to teach those few girls how to play American Graffiti XII. It turned out that I had some doubts too.. Haha, well, we just meddled our way around trying to figure out how to play. I think we wasted our time. It was like playing and laughing. haha. Then we had a bonding session. I would think it is more of a gossip and laughing session amongst those involved in the concert. The new-comers were like so cool and refuse to socialise. So much fun we had actually. It was quite fun to see them around again.

After a day of crashing, it came to an end when Emma announced that band practice had ended. Oh, I am going to miss them again. I don't want to work anymore, I want to study. Nevermind I am earning some cash for myself first. haha. Then we went out to the bus-stop where the damn 89 took 30 minutes to come. It was so crowded we couldn't get in. During this time we were like making fun of David (oops, shouldn't have said him, but he was so funny, so quiet) and those workers and customers at Metro. So funny. Sharif, Joel and I just can't stop laughing and stop creating more humours. haha..

Then we walked to the previous bus-stop as I was hungry. I weent to the nearby mobil station. I went in to buy some stuff. Only to know that the bus had arrived. Damn, and the cashier took such a long time to find pack and return the change. I missed the bus. But Sharif was around as he couldn't stand his friend buzzing around him, it gave him a headache. Ching Si went home first. Eugene was around with me to buy the food.

On the way home, we chatted a lot. Eugene was asking me a lot of questions about my work. I asked about his science subjects too ( I am an arts student). It was so interesting. I like talking to Eugene, he is very wise and understanding and the conversation nevers becomes cold or dull. Again, I talked to Sharif about the trip to England (He is a lit student too, and he is JC 2 so he was given an opportunity to go), both of us were like so mesmerised by the pictures and so envious. We wanted to go there!! very much... I keep my fingers cross.

I came home, haven't eaten dinner yet. My Mum was around. I hugged her and ask her to bring me out to eat (Oh, I am such a pampered child, heehee). Still we went out. She said she wanted to get some clothes for NEw Year so wanted my opnion. It turned out that she didn't want anything as my opinion was different was what she had in mind. I think she was quite irritated by my comments. haha. I had imagined her to be 30 years old. She just refuse to wear those treandy clothes. Whatever. I ate Chicken Chop spegatti, she shared the food with me. I felt so comfy. My Dad wasn't around because he went to a wedding dinner.

Well, going off to work tomorrow. Got to sleep early. Sigh, I dread to go to work tomorrow. But nevermind can get to see my friends again. Well, I want to go to school instead. I miss the MJC people especially the band members. Ok, I think I am thinking too much. Need to rest.

-The Crasher



Actually Today there was nothing much to talk about. Maybe I made a further steps in making more friends. We manage to get closer over at the main cashier counter and even went for lunch together. Maybe. I gues it was nice to know my colleages at work.

We had so much fun today. There wasn't many customer around so we just sat there and chat and eat pop-corns and laugh. Haha, we were making fun of the announcer the other day, I think sunday. She was saying we had a sale and whatsoever but then she added, 'oh yes' ( you need to hear us say it to get how funny it is). I kept laughing until I couldn't attend to the customer. Haha, she looked at me as though thinking i was mad.

We had a lot of fun joking today. I wa asked to carry some goods for the customer to their car. They were an old couple and needed help. But they were so friendly and kept thanking me. They even gave me $2 as tips. Much as I wanted to reject her, she was like screaming at me to keep the money. I hope I will not be charged for bribery. I accepted. Unwillingly.

There was a lot of nice customers around today. Especially the caucasians. One family came to buy things and one of their stuff had no price had no price tag. So I ran all the way to the men's department to ask for a tag. I think I took about 5 -8 minutes. They actually waited for me to return. So nice ( most customers would have forsake the stuff instead), and when I came back, they were so polite and kept thanking me. One of her kids even gave me a 'high-five'.. Haha, I was so trilled by their family. The baby was so adorable. Oh dear, hope such nice people keep coming my way.

I feel so contented with my life. I am so occupied that I don't have time for other problems and stuff. Yupz. So happy. I chatted with Joel just now on the phone. He was so excited when I told him about my days at work. He even said his JC life is not as interesting as mine. Haha. Especially when I told him about Yong Wen, both of us were like so hateful of him. Kept scolding him.. SO funny. Well, I am going to crash MJC tomorrow so hopefully nothing goes wrong, otherwise I might never live to see the sun light.. haha.. so lame. Signing off here. See ya again.. Muack..

-Fun Life


10 Jan '2004 - 12 Jan '2004

I took the day off.. Yeah.. woke up at about 8.00am to call Shermaine and she told me my leave was approved. SO happy. I am goin to enjoy myself tonight over at the chalet. I spent the whole morning going online to invite more people to my chalet. Haha, only manage to get swee quan. Anyway, I was so horrible. My mum and my neighbours was so busy preparing for tonight's Food and BBQ while I made a mess of the kitchen with all the chopping and slicing. I suck at these, I can only decorate food and follow recipe.. haha...

Fast-Forward...... Then it was about 4.30pm. I panicked and called my Dad, He rushed home to pick us to the chalet. And so we reached downtown east at about 5pm. It felt so comfortable on the car. No work and no load. I was reluctant to get off the car to unload the food. We had to buy all the coal, plates and stuff because it was a very last minute thingy. haha

So we ran here and screamed there, all the panic and troublesome thnigs were settled. We are in the room now. yeah. So we brought the food out and laid them. Swee Quan called. He was first to arrive and so I went out to pick him. Wilson, XIang You and Qi Hao came next. So they started to come in. Yupz.. I was so excited when I see more people coming in. Haha, this is goin to be fun. I called Jocelyn and they were already behind me. Duh. So i brought them to the room. They started to play those lame games. Really lame. But it was fun during such event. Haha. Poor me, had to run three group, the guys were so brave before the girls arrive and when they did, They just stand at a corner and keep asking me to 'intro lehz'. Haiz...

So the party just went on.. We ate and had some games. Took pictures and stuff. This went on for hours. then Mr. tay left as Xiang You called Mr. Ng here.. No lah.. He had something on, that's it.. Then they started to leave one by one. Only a few of them stayed. Jocelyn, Serena and Yu Hian wa still wodering whether to stay but they did because Wen Qi said she will be coming but she didn't eventually. So they were kinda reluctant seeing my friends. So rough. So they went to Justin's house. Heng, otherwise they would be so turn off by my friends.

Throughout the night, I didn;t really sleep. First I realise I didn't ue the radio I brought at all when everyone was around. So I don't want to waste the batteries i bought so we played it in the room. The music together with four person's snoring. So horrible. Then we played those sutra music to counter their snoring. So funny. Haha, they continued to snore. So Wei Lung, Ching Si, Qi Hao and I played poker on the mahjong table the night. (waste money, they booked the table for $20 plus for 24 hours yet used it for only less than 2 hours.) It went on until 4 or 5 am. I couldn't take it, I need to sleep because of work tomorrow. SO I took short naps here and there as Qi Hao kicked me when I was asleep. And it was so .. argh.. don't know what to say about them. It was one of those 'guy chalet'.. maybe... The whole bedsheet came off even brfore we were asleep. So rough.

The next day I woke up with all the backache and headache. Still had to go to work. Sigh.. They dragged and dragged from 10am to 12pm. We are still in the chalet room. I rushed all of them and we left. Reached White sand shopping mall. I left all my presents with Ching Si and left them for work.

I estimated the journey from pasir ris to city hall to be an hour. it turned out 1 hour plus. more than usual. Oh gosh.. I am late. I punched in at 1.40pm. I asked around how much would be deducted from my pay. They said $10.. Ok, not so bad. Just work more OT.

So the whole day went quite fine. No customers quarrel whatsoever. Phew.. I got to know more friends. During dinner break, we went out as a group and mixed around. That stupid yong wen, started to talk bad about Si Jun again. Say he flirt and smear his name in front of the girls somemore. I hated that, so I told Si Jun. It turned out that Si Jun was troubled by these for days but didn't have the cnace to tell me. Sigh. I just hated the way that fool conducts himself in fronr of people. He act as if he is boss and tried to get into everyone's good books. I hate boot-lickers. eeww.. I hope those who gave him their phone number will realise what he is sooner or later. Pity them. I already did but forced by circumstances to bear with him. I felt so unjustified for SJ. His name was smeared for no reason. Now the people avoid him like so me pest. Some girls lah as in they never talk to him and all that. Poor chap.

Yeah.. Then after work, we met Afiq ( I think that is how to spell it, that 'pretty-boy'). He was quite nice except maybe a bit shy though. All his girl-friends left him as they had people to pick them so he decided to join us. Surprisingly, he lives in Hougang too. I felt weird but didn't know why. It was like just weird that he stays in Hougang. I like his style. Quite cool. Quite alright. I wonder where he got his small pouch from. It was just a small bag hooked to the side of ur pants. So cute and cool. I want to get one.

Yupz, I went home first to get a nice bath and pack my stuff. Then I met Si Jun before my parent sent us to the chalet again. I felt to guilty for having booked the chalet and not staying there. So tonight there will only be Wei Lung, SJ and me. SO boring.

We walked around and lame in the room. No where to go. Even Cheers was not open. Ahh.. so boring.. So we headed back to the room. By then, SJ and I could not take it anymore. We fell asleep almosst instantly. Poor WL, he didn't want to sleep and had to lame. When I woke up in the middle of the night. He was gone. I guessed he had gone home. Because he said if we are going to sleep, he will go home as there iss nothnig for him to do. I guess he did.

The next moment I woke up, it was 9.10am. Oh god.. Shit.. how.. panic!!!! AAAHHHHhhh!!!! we are late for work. I mean we only have like 20 minutes to get from Pasir Ris to City hall, No way man. Now what. I woke SJ up, and we panicked. I brushed my teeth and combed my hair. SJ was still taking his time. Anyway there was nothing much we can do. So I called my supervisor and asked for a change in shift ( We are suppose to work morning shift, now that we are late might as well change to afternoon). After some nagging and scolding, we managed to change shift. Phew. But I fear the consequences when we go to work later at 1.30pm.

So we went home to catch some eye-shut before heading for work. I was scolded by my mum too. Sigh. It is so tiring to work. For a moment, I wanted to give up, but nevermind, just for the experience. So I slept for an hour before dragging my feet to NEL to meet SJ. He was blur blur also.

Over at work, we reported 20 minutes earlier out of guilt. Haha, got scolding again, but it wasn't so harsh. They just warned us about the trouble they had to go through arrange the schedule. We apologised and went to work. Nothing much. Again, one more day of work.

Blah Blah.. I made a customer angry, I was so fed up too. She actually commented on how ineffective I was in wrapping present. She said what I did was wrong. I should do this and that. Hey, I was taught this way, ok.. plus since she is so good, she might as well do it on her own. She said her way was better in preventing any breakage. My foot. Stupid Bitch. My colleages all said her method would only cause more breakage. Anyway if she only commented once or twice, its alright. But she was like picking on every act of mine. So irritating. I just hastily wrapped the glasses and gave it all to her in a plastic bag. I stared at her before she left. I think she saw that or something. Immediately after she left, my colleage beside me was also talking about how irritating she was. Maybe she heard but I don't think so.

She actually walked one big round and said I was rude. She was like so idiot. Gave me that kind of stupid look, I had no choice but to apologise, unwillingly. BITCH!! Everyone crowded round me to ask what happen. I told them and they were like scolding her too. Haha, so funny. The whole counter started scolding her. She can go and complain for all I care. I am not at fault. If other customer can say that the way I do things is very good, what rights does she has to say otherwise. If only Yuki was around, she would have scolded 'F**K' to that customer like the way she did last time. Haha..

Metro on a monday is so boring. Nothing to do one. There was absolutely no customer during some point of time. We can sit there and chit chat for one hour for no one's business. Boring. I think I am so tired these days, I need a rest. A good one. Tuesday is my off-day but I changed it with yong wen(eeww) because I wanted to crash MJC. Okay, I did changed with him. I think I am too tired to leanr anything. They taught me how to close counter and count money for today's earnings. I was in a daze. But Qin Bao was very patient. He slowly taught me till I got it. Thanks so much. Not like my first day. Stupid Foong Chue. Even the name is so funny. Old hag.

Took NEL home and saw Norman. Teck Ching was around too. He was the same shift ads us today so we got to mix around too. He is quite a nice guy too, maybe a bit too dramatic when he speaks. Oh, no girls to meet, all of them are on leave today I think. Didn't see any familiar face. Arrived at Hougang Station and headed for Ching SI's house to collect my presents. My shirt and pants must have stink as I left it in his house for two days, unwashed.

He sent me home after that. He is such a nice friend. I think I really do treasure him like a brother. He really takes care of me all the while. yeah, I have a brother liao. Don't know lah.. But I think he is a really nice person lah.. Maybe sometimes he thinks beyond the box but that is good as he is looking into the future. Well, that's it for the three days, Blog. I need to rest for tomorrow's work. So I hall sign off here. Muack.. Nitez..

-Exhausted


9 Jan '2004

Hopefully today is a much better day at work. Anyway I woke up today feeling rather excited that it is a new day. So I prance up and down the house waiting for 11.30am to meet my friends. When it came, I went out.

As I approached NEL, I started to recall about yesterday. Then I felt so unhappy again. So I was like giving some stupid black face also. SIgh. Plus my friends said yesterday that no one must be late today. I arrived just on time. They didn't. When they came, I wasn't pissed with their late arrival, but just something wrong with me. I just cannot force myself to smile or talk thinking about yesterday.

For the whole ride to CIty Hall, I never talked or looked at them. I just walked ahead and sat in a corner. I am such a moron. Isolated freak. nevermind. So i don't what they were saying, I don't care, I just wanna get to City Hall asap.

Over at City Hall, things change. I met Alex (Chee not the tall tall one)and started to become very cheerful. Maybe I was pissed with SJ and YW that's why I was acting the way I did. Paranoid. So I just talked to Alex and avoided conversation with the rest. But not long enough, i started conversing with everyone again. Haha, I am such crazy fellow. One moment hot and the other cold.

I went straight into MEtro ( it is a rule that staff are not allow to enter through any of the gates, but only the staff gate) *what rubbish, I don't care, Anyway I was wearing home clothes so doesn't matter... I bought a gift for myself which I had no chance to do it yesterday. It was this bone-looking oft toy with a dog's face on it. So cute.. haha.. I'm still young at heart, ok?? Anyway, I don't know, just felt like buying it. I want more.. but had to report for work liao. Stupid.

I was posted to the main counter with 10 cashiers around. Heard it was very fun. When no one is around, the staff just sits around and starts talking. So funny, especially their conversation. Indeed, it was. I had fun working at that counter. As the counters were mainly dominated by girls, they formed this 'Jie-Mei' Gang. Everyone, regardless of the guys will be recruited sonner or later. Alex and I were at the same counter so we were rather worried. But they said currently we are not in them yet but all we need is a few days more. I fear...

It was very fun getting to work with so many friendly people. There was one girl, Cheng San, whom I bumped into very frequently. And she was complaining that I keep hitting into her. Haha.. poor thing.. Still a lot, but I have yet to get to know their names. Just know that they are very very nice people. There is another guy whom Alex called 'Pretty-Bpy' as he had this very .. how to say.. he just looked extraordinary. I think he is a mix between chinese and Malay. Nice guy.. Very helpful but very quiet. Maybe because his girlfriend was not around. They belong to the same batch as me. We entered the company together.

Alex was commenting on how long his eye-lashes were. They were really long. Anyway after that we were told that he understands chinese. Oh god.. ALEX!! sigh.. hopefully I didn't say anything offensive.

After laming around at the counter the whole afternoon, the crowd finally picked up. I was with Sandra. She is a very funny lady but a bit vulgar. We met two 'weird' customers. One was a guy whom behaved like a sicko. He barged in claiming that we had given him less discount. It turned out that he saw wrongly. Then he wanted me to go and change the bedsheet with him. Sandra told him to get it himself. Crazy fellow. Sandra started scolding vulgar language at him (i mean behind his bacl) so funny.

Another was a lady who wanted to exchange some bra for kids stuff (duh??). She wanted to change the bra so Sandra went to the lingerie department to seek the promoter. During this time, that lady was standing there, watching every of my movement. I was so freaked out. Eeee... goosebumps. After we changed the things for her, she carried a baby and stood in front of our counter, a distance away, looking (not just looking, admiring) our every moves. I felt so weird, I told Sandra. She notices too. Luckily she went off after a while. Phew..

So the day went on fine. I had so much fun. I want to come back to this counter again. But I miss Alice and the security guard. I saw the security guard but not Alice. Anyway I wonder how is that look-alike Gigi leong but with Faye's attitude. My friends and I called her Gigi Wong.. haha..

It was about 12.30 when I reached home. They had extended their working hours till 11.00pm. So it is consider OT. I didn't do much cashier-ing today, just packing only. Heng!! otherwise I would have made a lot of mistakes one. I love my work. Yeah.. I love the people.. I love toys.. haha... I love the day..

-Contented


Happy Birthday To Me,
Happy Birthday To Me,
Happy Birthday To me ..eee,
Happy Birthday To meeeeeee.....

I woke up awaiting this day to come. Yea.. my birthday.. So happy... even though the celebration starts on sat.. I long for someone to celebrate with me on this special day, but too bad had to go to work.

I wore the super smile when I woke up. My mum was preparing vermicelli noodle ( whatever you call that) so I ate it before going to work. I think today is going to be a very good day for me. I met my friends at NEL and went to City Hall to meet another. So we went to eat again before going to work.

I reached the cashier room at 1.30pm. Just nice. Someone told me I was going to counter 732. Okay, and so I went. It was situated on the outside. Oh, bad arrangement. Today is going to be a very boring day. I met Alice, a nice girl whom was going to be with me today. Not like the auntie yesterday. Anyway I said it would be boring because this counter, even the staff themselves do not know of the existence what more the customers. They would all flock to the inside counter rather than come here.

So the whole day was about talking to Alice and a security guard. He was such a nice man. He told us jokes and all the interesting things. He told us about his family which sounded so blessed. I could sense that he was a very nice and benevolent father and that his family would be a very happy one ( just like mine, haha). The way he described himself and how he deals with things, I knew he was a nice person. So we chat to pass time. With a few customers dropping by once in a while ( a long while actually.)

The blah blah.. had lunch and tea break... then continue to chat.. My family came with my nephews to visit me.. haha they were so adorable.. yea.. something to do at last.. I was told to go to another counter because it was obviously busier than ours. But after a while i came back as there was no one there too. And I miss Alice and the security guard, I think his name is Ramin (check out tmr.) Their stories are interesting.

Night time. We counted the money and went to the cashier room again. Pack up and ready to go home. Wa lau.. so tired. Sj came and give a stupid face. looked so pissed off. I tried to make him talk. He refused. I got so fed up and kept quiet too. Haiz.. my birthday and had to be so tired and look at other's bloody face. I was so pissed too. He is always like that, mood swings. Then my parents called to pick me up at douby guat MRT.

So I went with them. But I kept quiet all the way as I was so saD AND angry. Then my Dad told me the chalet dates were actually 10,11 and 12 Jan.. Oh what the shit.. I have to message everyone again. Damn.. I am now so hungry, sad and pissed. Ahhhh.. this has got to be the worst birthday of my life. I never had to work or something. Usually at this time I will be out partying with me friends. Sigh.. really sad and disappointed. Thought I could have a nice dinner with my parents. But it was too late and I wasn't in the mood too. So I ate chicken chop and went home.

Sigh... I feel so bored and sad.. now is like 10 minutes to the end of my birthday.. nothnig to say or do. I hope sat, sun and mon could makle up for it.. Please... let me have my leave granted too.. I need leave urgently on Saturday.. otherwise I am going to skip work.. Thankfully many people wished me 'Happy Birthday', I felt rather comforted by that. But I hope to see them in person on Sat and Sun. Suddenly I miss all my friends. I want to see them immediately. I don't know why but I just do. Sigh.. paranoid or what?? I don't know. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise or something. Maybe.. and Maybe... I don't know.. Work again tomorrow. I will meet more new people.. but hopefully not that auntie nor that boring counter again...

-Disappointed and tired..


First day at work was so fun although it was rather tiring though. Partly because the previous night I slept at 2am, I think. Just couldn't get to sleep. Too excited?? Maybe. I woke up at 8am and got ready to go. I then went to breakfast at MacDonald with my parents before heading for work.

It was about 8.45am by then I finished breakfast. Here I come, Metro Marina. The NEL was so crowded and I turned on my discman so I need not bear with the noisy crowd. For a moment, it felt very weird and funny. Seems like I am the youngest one on board the train. Everyone was exchanging glares and examining me from head to toe. I protected myself by glaring back. I listened to my favourite artist's music, Namie Amuro. I felt like dancing but I saw the 'sian sian' crowd and got turned off. Why are the adults so dead when it is like barely a few hours after sun-rise?? weird people.

Reached Douby Gaut MRT station. Oh dear, even more crowded. I could barely squeeze myelf into the cartridge when the door slammed shut. Almost got crushed. Phew. Reached City Hall MRt station at about 9.10am. 20 more minutes to the reporting time. Relax lah. So I ejected myself out (can you imagine how squeezy it was) of the train cartridge.

Slowly, I strolled along the City Link looking at all the closed- shops. I guess it was still early. Everyone was moving in an orderly manner. But it was funny to look at them from the back. they looked like dead zombies controlled to move. haha, and I was part of them. yeah. Zombies united!! Actually I had no idea where I am going. I still have not found out where exactly I should report. Hehe... Ah, just follow the crowd lah.

I saw the sign turning into marina. Sso I followed and saw three guys in jeans and plain shirt. They should be reporting at metro right? So i followed them. They took me on rounds and before I realise, I was at a warehouse. Oh gosh, it doesn't look very good. I asked them whether, 'Aren't you guys going to report at Metro?'. they said no.. Ahh!! shit!! I spent 10minutes walking blindly and still in the wrong place. Nevermind I shall find it myself.

It was about 9.20am then. So I panicked and started to run about Marina, inside and outside. METRO!! WHERE ARE YOU!! Isn't that Metro together with the link to Suntec? Oh yes, I'm saved. So I ran up and it was just nice 9.30am. Not late. People are still waiting outside. The manager is still not out yet.

There she is, Low Li Huang (horrible name but same surname as me, eeww, she looks like white bone demon). Anyway she made us waited at the lingerie department for more than 10 minutes. Can you imagine all the guys were like looking all over the place trying to avoid looking into the tray of cup-like objects? enough of that, so she brought us around, whatever department, here and there, and all the rules and stuff.. so boring. It took us more than 2 hours to be done with all those stuff. Then we headed for our own individual department. I got into the Cashier for the handbag department.

I was made to learn from this old auntie which looks very hostile and fierce. Indeed she wasn't very nice to be with also. She thought I was some super talented cashier and taught me everything in one shot and with super high speed. So I just wormed my way through the learning process, hoping not to make any mistake. There was another assistant too. I don't know her name yet but I only know she is ultra cool, who just stands at the corner and act cool. But she is quite nice when you talked to her. I call her a swan with faye wong's attitude.

Lunch break!! Yeah.. waited so long for the moment. I was so bored by the cash and cards and instructions flashing around me. Need some breather. I ate burger king alone. boohoo.. where are my friends? all in the afternoon shift. it took me 10 minutes to make a big round metro as it was against a rule to bypass metro. I took 10 minutes to eat. The rest of the time was spent on shopping and trying to figure out my way around so that I will not be lost again.

Went back feeling better. There was this malay girl also. She is quite cute too and very frank. I was complaining to her about that auntie torturing me and she wa like complimenting what I was saying. So funny, then we both started talking about her. haha. I got to talked to the cool swan also. Found out that she was from normal academic. I think the reason to her coolness might be due to inferiority or unwilling to accept others. She was asking my O level results and saying how stupid she is. Poor girl, so I consoled her. But a pity she is leaving after tomorrow's shift as she cannot take it having to stand for long hours due to her backache. Well, I don't know what i going to happen tomorrow.

yeah. time to knock off, so happy. I went to the 'punch-hand' machine ( for checking attendance) and collect my stuff. I went to the office room to look for SHermaine. I think she is in charge of the new-comers. She is such a nicelady to talk to. So friendly and understanding. But the English hor, a bit bad lah (trying to act like her). Anyway I told her about my leave on Saturday as I had to be there for my Birthday chalet. (like duh.. I am the host right).

Again, I had to brace the crowd again. Oh someone save me!! Blah Blah.. I acted quite professional as a young working teen-adult. Whatever. The stars again. Lucky tomorrow I am working afternoon shift and can sleep late. Hpefully tomorrow they will grant my leave on saturday otherwise I am going to skip work.

Yeah, tomorrow is my birthday.. no wait.. it is only 20 minutes or less to my birthday. I am looking forward to it. My mum said she will be cooking for me tomorrow. So happy. I love her cooking. She is the best cook one can ever have. Everyone should have a mother like this. I am so fortunate. yeah.. 17 years old.. boo.. so old.. I think I like it and not too. But I can do some things which some people still can't (like what, I have no idea). Anyway, tomorrow is my birthday and I still have to work. uuhhhhhh!!!!! Nevermind. I am celebrating it on Saturday. Look forward to seeing all my friends too. Yeah... Happy birthday to me!! I love myself.. Sleep early and rest well.. Today is the eve to my christmas, so it is call the eve of Jun Yang's Birthday!! haha... Smile...

See ya blog... muack!!

-Birthday Boy


this is so irritating.. I feel like scolding vulgar now !@$%&^(^(^&%$#$%*^(**&%*%**%#^ ( lot of censored stuff which I shan't disclose of my knowledge of them, haha)..aaaahhhhh.. my damn com is up to tricks again. I just finished typing and had to retype thanks to this com. Shit.. I forgot what I was going to say. I shall post and publish first before proceeding. irritating... This is getting on my nerves..

4 Jan '2004

It was a bad day.. truly bad.. I went around inviting friends to come to my chalet but ended up quarelling with one of them. I so wanted him to come but he was rather hesitant about it so I thought I would leave him to decide then. No force. Sigh. So sad.

Then I went out to play pool in the night. I am beginning to suck at this game. I started out alright but now it is going downhill. Oh god, what the **** is wrong?? SO frustrated. Then this friend who came to play pool too. He was looking so sad. I hate to see my friends sad. because it makes me sad also. Boohoo.. I kept asking what was the matter. He did not utter a single word.

So we went to punggol park after the game. Maybe I was getting on his nerves or too harsh. He remained quiet and even walked off without a single word. Made us wait in vain like some morons. I don't know what is the problem. Just felt so bad. I went home and couldn't sleep. Partly because of the incidents today and that stupid movie. Ju-On. I think I am very paranoid after watching the movie. Sigh. I am going mad.. ah, nevermind, it will soon be over. I just need more concentration.

5 Jan '2004

I went on a job interview with SJ at Takashimaya. I didn't even know what I was applying. I just went. ( goodness.. how blur can I get.) I waited outside facing those bad-attitude workers at the Metro headquarters. Idiots. They were as though I offended them. So I just act as I was instructed. The manager(i think) asked whether my Maths was an A, B or C. I said B. Oh dear, who says something bad about himself. Don't we all wanna be perfect. Whatever, What said cannot be taken back. So she asked whether I could take up the post as cashier. And I agreed. She said she will call me in a few hours time.

We walked along orchard, looking and shopping. I patiently awaits the call. Just as I was to give up, she called. Yea, She told me i got the job. Woohoo.. I am going to earn some money before school starts ( for me lah!!). No more rotting. Yeah.

So I went to HMV and bought a lot of cds. haha. They were relatively cheap and attractive so I thought it would be nice to get a few. And I did. Then we went to Annex to get sweet and bags. SJ needed a bag desperately. So we went from top to bottom and back again. I bought many gifts for my friends as their birthdays were like around the corner. Because I might not have the time to do so anymore. BOught things for Melvin. His birthday is 31 Dec and I forgot to get him present. Felt so bad. So must get him one and give it to him asap.

I felt the strain on my legs and suggested going home. We actually planned to go to Bugis but SJ had very little money with him so we went home. I look forward to starting work on Wednesday. I went online and chat. Played game alsso. recently got myself addicted to gunbound alsso. haha. so lame. But anyway nothing to do also. I always scold people for playing that lame game and now I am in it. Funny. Then called my friend and chatted until 2 am. Slept after that.

6 Jan '2004

I think I am losing track of time. Maybe it is so boring that I don't care what date it is. SJ is starting work today. I wished him good luck cause it will be my turn tomorrow. Where is Metro marina?? Oh gosh, trust me to be starting work tomorrow when I don't even know where the place is. Ah. nevermind, I know eventually, somehow or another I will find my way. heehee.

Such a boring day. I woke up with no one at home (again). It is going to be a rotting day. Tomorrow is my day at Metro and shouldn't I be partying now. Nope, I am not. So weird. I shall go out in the night. Hopefully tomorrow is going to be good. What about my friends? hate to see them so sad. Sigh, nevermind, maybe I should try to cheer them up on my birthday ( provided they appear).

Alright, I am going to rot again. Bye, my blog.. See ya again..

-Blur Being/ No way to say


-<>-Tearing Stars-<>-

I'm looking up at the stained sky
so my tears don't well up and fall
Why can't people live as they wish
I don't want a weak heart that can't cry
or the strength not to cry.

I'll search for a shooting
star to cast my wishes on, but
dawn is coming too soon
and I won't be able to find one.

There's never a day that I have
to remember you because
I never for a moment forgot you.

Whenever I'm sad I have
a habit of saying I'm ok.
After something stopped
that day, no matter
how much I pray,
I can't see a single star.

I want to see you, I want to see you.
Your smiling face in my memory is
just too kind.


3 Jan '2004

I went back to montfort band practice, partly to collect some debts.. But I only managed to collect back less than half of the debts. They were playing some old songs which had been played long time ago. It pains me to see ad hear them play. As a senior, you can only see and do nothing about it. I don't think they would want us to interfere too. Sigh, I wish them all the best. I can only show my support through going to their performances. Smile.

Then we went out to eat, KC, YX, CS and I. We headed for hougang mall after eating at the hawker centre outside school. KC wanted to get shoes for new year or whatever. So we followed. I couldn't help but had my eyes on some of the shoes and of course we drifted to look at shirt, pants and accesories. haha. Yea.. I bought my gel, now I can return Sharif his and used my own. I like my gel cause I can style my hair now. yeah.. so happy.

Then we went to cd-rama, AGAIN. It is always like that when I am around. CD-rama is a must for me. I saw my fave artists' album, Namie Amuro and Elva Hsiao. Oh shit, I need money to buy them. Anyway so I called Evelyn to confirm whether she was working. She is, so i decided to pop over at orchard cd rama later on. I luve to go there and buy cds.. just hated hougang mall. Maybe I wanted to see her and chat. Dragged Si Jun along. Haha, he had a tiff with his girlfriend. SO funny. He asked me for advice, poor thing, his girlfriend misunderstood him. Sigh, he always like that one, end up creating problems for himself.

Yea.. I bought my cds and it felt so good. I enjoy buying cds. Sick right? Maybe. So we wondered around orchard and dropped by Metro headquarters hoping they have job vacancies for me. It was closed. We went for dinner instead. After we dinner, SJ suggested heading for compasspoint to buy his bag and shirt. Poor guy, he lost his bag too during a soccer practice. Everything gone. He must be devastated.

Over at compasspoint, again, shopping. I couldn't resist buying shirt and stuff. Ah.. hate spending money when I am not even working now. Sorry mum and dad.. haha.. so corny. Well, i controlled but bought a t-shirt only.. it cost only $3.90. Oh dear.. I am suppose to meet my parents to go to CHinatown. So i left SJ and waited at the taxi stand for my parents.

MUM!! DAD!! I exclaimed. I don't know why but I get so excited when I see them. Maybe it is because I had been partying these few days like mad and hasn't been home till the late nights. So I get to see them less but I do treasure those times spent with them. I love them...

Chinatown is so forever-crowded during the festive season. My Mum and I were discussing how 'Kiasu' Singaporeans are. Free stuff, Long queues, To-be-first in everything.. eerr... so sickening.. Suddenly I remembered a lot of things from the past. I recalled the days I dine out with my parents at CHinatown. There was this restaurant which we called 'OG' but I think now it has shifted. I wonder how the food taste like. When I was a child, I always pester my parents to bring me there.. So funny.

I also remembered this stall which sells porridge, many many different variety of porridge. Pork, Shredded Chicken, preserved egg and so on. And guess what I am going to eat there now. Oh.. the nice memories.. The stall is still so crowded with people. For a moment, I looked at the chef and workers running about and my family sitting there. I t was like matrix that sort of thingy.. So interesting and contrasting. I used to order porridge, chicken wings and a bowl of shark fin. what a sumptuous meal.. haha.. I love the past.. I miss my childhood..

After the meal, we had to squeeze through the crowd again. The stuff they sell at Chinatown, the way the stalls were laid reminded me of Korea. It was exactly the same kind of situation of the Korea street market. Though Chinatown is a very run-down and dirty place, I liked the atmosphere over there and the kind of warmth I get over there. Feeling nostalgic over here..

On the way home, I sat in the car with my parents. I laid on my mum's head and my dad driving. It was so blissful. I enjoy sitting on the car with my parents, even if it is just going around the estate in the car. I wished this scene would last forever. There was a sense of reluctance when we had to step out of the car. I wouldn't mind if I had to sit in the car and tour around with my parents forver. I treasure this time. It was ass though I never grow up in front of my parents. I always get to behave like a little kid throwing tantrums and stuff. The kind of warmth I get, I feel so blessed... I went to bed embracing this memory in my arms.. I slept so well...

-contented


1 Jan '2004

Nathaniel called me the other day to join his party over at his house today. it is going to be at 4.30pm. Since I had nothing to do, i went anyway. I met him at hougang mall at 4.30pm and we headed for his house.

There was quite a crowd over at his house but of the people, I only know Victor and Tristan. Felt so left out. Anyway I wasn't into their thing. The music and The way they talk and everything. Just wasn't my style. But I guessed it was a new experience.

They ordered pizza hut (oh no, so sick of it, just had them yesterday). Anyway it was a very normal party, eating, listening to music, play cards and all that. His daddy actually allowed us to drink Vodka and other types of alcohol. I didn't dare to drink as the taste sucks. So bitter. Lucky Victor is on my side, he also doesn't fit into the crowd quite well. I admire the girls, especially one of them. She iss so 'manly' or should I say 'chor lor' (meaning rough). Even she said she is only 50 percent female and 50 percent male. haha. so funny. She told u she went biking with her friends, party till late night, work till siao and party. She only had 3 hours of sleep in three days. So amazing. never seen female so outgoing like her. Too bad, not my taste. haha.

It was like 7.00pm and I was already quite tired so I went home. They were busy clicking and snapping the cameras. trying to catch as many photos as possible. Suddenly a hand grabbed me, I turned around and it was that girl (I think her name is stephanie). She was so 'on' and 'teady' about everything. Not even afraid to grab a guy and take photo. Funny. So I took a photo with her.

I reached home and Mr. Tay called. He wanted to get the trumpet and money from me. So we chose to meet at Compasspoint mall, starbucks. I called Ching Si, Melvin and Yong Wen (eeEEEEWWww) along. So we sat there for more than three hours chatting. What's the thing about chatting nowadays. It alwayss feel so nice and comfortable just to sit around and chat. Love it.

So we talked about a lot of things ( too many to say now). Conductors, band, students, teachers, haha.. so fun to bad-mouth people especially teachers in fron tof an adult. it gets more eciting when they also start bad-mouthing them too. Haha.. adults?? what are they??

Because the damn security guard had to close the shutter, we had to leave as Mr Tay's car was parked in the carpark. So he drove us home. It was about 11.30pm. I went online and Ashley came to talk to me. So weird. He was like seldom talk to me but tonight. hmm.. But he was feeling very nostalgic. He kept telling me about the past. So I just chatted with him till the late night. i went to bed at about 1.30am. But I couldn't get to sleep. So irritating. I kept thinking about Ju-On and was like so scared to sleep. i left the lights on till about 4am I think. During which I fell asleep then I woke up to turn it off. haha, so funny.. stupid horror movie. I think it should be over soon. I want to sleep with mummy and daddy tonight. haha, childish. I think I will keep the lights on again tonight.. Haha...

2 Jan '2004

It was a lame day.. Seeing everyone go to school. I am stranded at home being struck with this horrible sore throat. It must be the after-math of the countdown party. I was souting and screaming away. I want my voice!! So i just spent the day downloading songs, updating my blog and surf net and this and that.. I can't think of anymore lame stuff. I wonder how's Joel, Eugene and Ching Si. I want to go MJC. I want to crash but they said it is very unsafe especially when it like the first day of school. Nevermind, I will crash one of these days. Cannot stand the boredom. I need to find a job too. maybe.. All the best to me..!!

-Party Freak/Lamer..


... Continue... 31 Dec '2003 [11.30pm] ~ Part 2

I was waiting at the damn Pasir Ris interchange for 354 to come and fetch the people to downtown east. The queue was like so long and the bus was nowhere in sight. Finally after waiting for half an hour, the bus arrived. I was so afraid to miss the countdown. So there was actually a jam, that is why the bus was unable to move and fetch passengers. ooohhh...

I alighted outside downtown east and called Melvin. From where I was, I could already hear the people screaming and the jarring music. I couldn't really hear Melvin clearly so I just went around and I found them. We went into the crowd, it was 10mins before the end of 2003. 5,4,3,2,1.. yea.. happy new year!! I clumsily searched for my phone so as to join in the busy traffic where smses and calls flood the system. The music grew louder as the crowd became higher. It was so fun. We started dancing and shaking as though we were on drugs. It is party time.

The people were so active. I was so crazy I waved around and said happy new year to everyone around me. I even said goodbye to those leaving. Madness. There was this bunch of guys behind, I think they wanted to join in our fun so they just tapped on my shoulder and we hit it off. Everyone just went mad. Woohoo... We rocked for at least 1 hour plus plus non-stop before feeling the drained of energy so we decided to take a rest. Get some drinks before continuing jamming.

When we headed back, the DJ announced that the party would extend till 4am. So we continued swaying and waving like some mad morons till 2.00am. I was ssssooo tired and we headed for the arcade for some cooling down. We met Aik Chong, Derrick over there. Shortly james and Kai Jian joined. Oh god.. I hate James, he is ssuch an irritating jerk. That male chauvinist thinks he is so cool and hip. My foot. I didn't want to spoil the fun that is why I refrained from picking a fight with him. But I tried to divert the crowd from him so that he gets the message and leaves. But it was to no avail. Oh.. the horror. We stopped by CHeers and I bought spray cans to dye my hair. It wa so cool. My hair was gold and it was so freaking hard. I love my gold hair although they said I looked like Ah Beng. Melvin and Ching Si too dyed their hair. the three of us tranformed into Ah Beng within 5 minutes. Luckily it can be washed off otherwise CHing SI wouldn't be able to go to JC tomorrow. haha

I wanted to go back and party but my friends were too exhausted to do so except James. Eew.. so I rather follow them to the beach. It was about 2am then. We walked along the beach. It was not quiet even, there were people running around and camping by the shore. The breeze was fantastic. So we found a spot to sit down and started chatting. I only chatted with Ching Si and Melvin because the rest were like snoring away on the benches nearby. It was nice only without them. Pigs.

Then Ching Si headed of the toilet and disappeared for almost 2 hours. We got so worried and called him. He said he was just strolling somewhere. So Melvin and I went to find him but couldn't. I was reminded of the movie i watched yesterday [31 dec], Ju-On 2. It was like kinda frightening every time u watched a horror movie but the fear dies out in a few days time. i think I am too 'high and feeling paranoid that is why I started relating the night beach to the movie. crazy.

At about 6am, The rest of them decided to call it a day. They actually wanted to catch the sunrise but I guessed they were too tired to do so. It was left with Si Jun, melvin, ching si, aik chong and I. We headed back to the resort where the party just ended. It was amazing how the people can evacuate the place in such short time when there was like a few thousand people pushing and twisting in the crowd.

Went to Cheers to buy instant noodle s and snacks. we sat outside burger king and chat again. it was kinda fun to look at our gold hair. Again. It was so cool that the idea of dyeing my haor struck me. But I still dumped the idea. I don't know why but I just cannot bring myself to dye my hair. For no apparent reason. I just didn't want to.

We sat there for about an hour and heade for the interchange to take 88 home. It was tiring but fun. I didn't sleep for the whole night. I reached home at 8am and updated my blog and surf the net for an hour before collapsing on the bed. Sleeping like a log. I woke up at 2pm and went online again. The rest of the day was boring. everyone is busy preparing to go to school tomorrow. what about me?? so unfair. Nevermind, I shall make to best use of time to live my life.

-Memoriable



31 Dec '2003 - 1 Jan '2004 [The Transition Period] ~ Part 1

I looked forward to today's outing with the MJC trumpet section and of course the big event tonight, to party all night at downtown east resort. I am suppose to meet Jocelyn at the NEL at 12.15pm. So I prepared and all the stuff and left the house at 12pm.

I reached NEL just on time but I couldn't see Jocelyn anywhere. Where could she be? Hmm.. so I waited for about 15 minutes. During this wait, I was wondering whether she could be over the other side of the station (there are teo stations leading into the NEL at Hougang). But i hesitated. After 15 minutes, I gave her a call. Indeed she was over the other side. So 'Marlu' and 'paiseh'.

We took the NEL, suppose to meet everyone at orchard MRT station at 1.00pm. When we arrived, we only saw Serena and Hui Wen. As usual, Hui Wen was laughing all the way. Serena was still new to the crowd I guess but she seems to be rather fascinated with our trumpet section. yu Hian was around too.

Faizah wanted to get some pencils and a pencil case. So we all went with her and some of them went to get some pens too. Then, Justin and Wen Qi came to join us. Went straight to the cinema, Lido, to watch Ju-On 2. There were some struggle as to whether to watch 'school of rocks' or 'Ju-On2' but eventually it was the scary movie.

We bought the tickets at went to KFC to eat. And the girls started discussing how accident-prone they were. SO funny. Immediately after that, Hui Wen went to the ladies and he fell flat on the stairs. I discover something about MJC girls. Whenever they fall, they start laughing uncontrollably. Weird.

We entered the cinema with some tense feeling. The people were like making small noises here and there, perhaps trying to fit into the eerie atmosphere. The movie began and shortly like 5 minutes before the start, there was a frightening scene and everyone started screaming. It was the start of the horror. I wasn't so scared but thanks to the girls sitting beside me, their screams made me so nervous and scared too. Sigh.

Throughout the whole movie, Wen Qi and Jocelyn were screaming all the way. Hui Wen cuddled beside me as if she was going to cry while Faizah was laughing throughout the whole movie. She was no way scared at all. She actually wanted to watch 'School Of Rocks' and against the idea of Ju-On 2. She even said she was going to play pranks on people during the movie. Brave Girl.

After the movie, we dashed to the toilet. The girls went to the ladies only to find some crazy bimbos standing outside the cubicle, trying to relate to the show Ju-On, saying they didn't dare to enter the toilet as there was a similar scene in the show. Lame. The girls were like so fed up with them as they were in need to use the toilet. They related the incident to us later.

After which they proposed watching another movie. But some of us were rather unwilling so we decided to head for Cineleisure for bowling. But over there, it was so crowded so we headed for Suntec. Over at the bus-stop, we met Jaclyn - the horn player. SHe gave me the impression of Faye Wong, so cool and icy. Anyway the latter joined us.

Over at Suntec, Yu Hian started to behave strangely as if he saw a ghost. But we then realise that he was having mood-swings and that someone irritated him. He refused to name who. So we walked around and around. So hungry and tired. I just disovered the girls are obssessed with spongebox square pan. Even the Victoria guy, Gary is obssessed with it. We lingered in Carrefour for quite some time before heading for dinner.

Dinner was hard to find. Everywhere was crowded and we had to find somewhere within out budget and halal [faizah is around]. We spent like 1 hour walking aimlessly around the fountain area looking for a place to eat. Finally Fish & Co. seems pretty suitable. We sat down and looked at the menu. There was something mentioned about sharing so we decided to order it. After a long explanation from the waitor, we discovered that we have to pay $29.90 per head yet share the food. So expensive and so little serving. But what are we going to do now that we are seated? So Hui Wen bravely stood up and told the waitor,' I think we are not dining here anymore'. Immediately everyone scrammed out of the restaurant. So 'Malu' and horrible. I've never done so in my life.

The next best place will be Pizza Hut. Cheap and filling. I was so hungry that I ordered the food like some machine gun shooting. They were all so fascinated with the way I ordered. It was so fast. haha. We had our fill and we couldn't even finish the food, when they were complaining about their hunger jusst now. Then we sat in pizza hut for a few hours chatting. It was so fun to just sit down and chat and joke.

We discovered although in JC, the girls were actually given very little freedon to go out. Their usual time to return home is like 7 or 8pm. Justin and I were the only guys left and we were like so shock that the normal time for guys is like 11 or 12 am. haha.

I think it was till 10.00pm that we left pizza hut unwillingly because everyone will have to go their own way then. We came out and went to a nice spot to take a picture. Afterwhich we headed for the MRT and only Wen Qi went to take the bus. We bid goodbye to her and headed for the MRT. At the MRT, we again part, Justin headed for esplanade, Jocelyn took the NEL and only left with Serena, Hui Wen, faizah and me. At every conecutive two stops, one of them leaves, so interesting. Even on the MRT, we talked about everything. They were saying how serious I looked during band practices and how much they were surprised to find out about me today. They never knew I was capable of such crazy partying and outing. haha.. I think I fell in love with the MJC people. They are such bunch of cute people and so fun to be with. Serena was complimenting how exciting it was to be out with the trumpet section unlike her horn section. So I told her maybe it is a trend or omething that al trumpet section are crazy bunch of people just like our montfort band. One by one they left and I was about to reach Pasir Ris where the second part of the event will begin for me. So looking forward to the countdown. One more hour to the New Year...

To Be Continued...

-Greatful Days


30 Dec '2003

I have not recover my energy from the tiring day yesterday and I had to be dragged out of bed by my mum early in the morning. She said we were going on a one-day cruise. 'One-Day Cruise', fascinating isn't it??

And so I went with my half asleep eyes to Tanah Merah Port. We took a speed boat to Indonesia and from there take another to the cruise itself. The sea breeze is amazing, so cooling. We reached the big cruise, it looked grand from the outside. When I entered, I realise how sucky this cruise actually is. It is old, yellow and smoky everywhere. I know I am in for some bad day.

We headed for the restaurant for some buffet lunch. The food was nice however it was still smoky. Curse those who smokes. After which, we went to the jackpot room. Surprisingly I was able to enter. I actually stayed in there for more than a few hours and nobody gave a damn. And so I was forced to try my luck on those computer-generated machines, I don't know what they are called. They just spin and produce some pattern numbers so if u get a pattern you win. Haha, and I won a hundred buck home. So happy.

Skip.. Skip.. Smelly yellow boat.. We won $300++ altogether and decided to go for dinner. After which my parents went back again only to lose a little bit back to them. While I was busy watching 'Moon Fairy' onboard. All these while I've been having sea-sickness. It was so horrible. I felt tip-tursy and terrible. it was as if my brain is going to break down and tear into pieces. I hate sea-sickness. And I am never going onboard that smelly, yellow cruise.

We took the same boat and route back to the port. Arrived home at about 10.00am and I went to sleep right away. I feel so busy everyday and so exhausted. Yea, tomorrow is new's year eve. And I will be going out with my MJC trumpet section and partying till late night after the outing. So excited. Tomorrow is going to be a long day so I need to rest well.

-Jubilant


29 Dec '2003 - MJC Concert Day

It was so exciting knowing that today I will be able to perform on stage again. For the past six months, I have been buy with the academic struggle and put aside my trumpet playing and now it is finally back to normal. I pranced up and down the house feeling so tensed up, wondering how tonight will go and what will the post concert days be like?

It was about 10.00am and so I started to rush as I was dying to get to MJC band to keep a look out on the situation. The bus came early and I arrived at 10.30am. Nothing to do anyway. I saw meridians cleaning their instruments, people running about taking this and that. So cute sia. They even bought those christmas hats and antlers for tonight'ss concert. They are to be worn during the piece 'A Christmas Festival'. Woohoo...

So the usual preparation and off we go to VCH. Loading and unloading, we were finally ready to be seated on stage. We ran through the whole repertoire and whole performance. it was rather tiring but I try to preserve all energy needed for the night. Finally this is the night..

Soon, VCH was packed with audiencesand we, backstage, were like so tensed up that the girls started screaming and panicking. Funny. It was time to go. We went out and faced the audiences. It was rather intimidating yet comforting to see that it was actually a full house. We commence the concert very soon.

Time really flies. Six pieces and it was like finish within less than an hour. There is still a sense of continuity but we can't no matter how much the audiences pleaded for encore. The gold choir has to take the stage sometime or another. But one must admit that they are really good.

I think the concert was a good one cause from the audiences' responses, it sounded quite pleasing. I thought we had done a great job tonight.The last item of the concert was the curtain calls. It was sso crowded by then as all the performers had gathered on stage. We did all the 'thanking' stuff and ended the concert on a high note. The band did their own cheers and was answered by the choir. It was fun even though I was trying to figure out what they were saying. I must learn their cheer one of these days.

Again, loading and unloading. Before we headed back. There were some commotions, one of them saying,' we had lost an important item.. it is very important'. so we were like going,' what is it?'. and he actually said,'an original score'. I felt utterly lame as they had to let the whole world know that they lost a score. This is so absurd!

Back at MJC, everyone was already half-dead by then. We helped unload and laid flat in the band room. Jocelyn gave me sweets and I was so overjoyed as I have a sweet-tooth and the sight of sweet simply cheers me up no matter how tired I am. And so it did and gave me energy again.. We then took a section photo (though some of them missing), and it was quite a unbearable scene as it was the last day for Wen Qi, Mido and I. We are so going to mis this 'rocking' band. The trumpeters started to hug each other and giving each other blessing. It was a warmth and nice hug which felt warm. At least we know that we have built up our circle of friends and that we have made ourselves some really good seniors (although some of them are rather cute and innocent, haha). Thanks to Eugene's mum, I got got home before 12am. Tired but I had good memories with will stay with me for long.

So far, I've heard some comments on the concert. Generally they said (my juniors) it was a nice concert but the choir performance was better than the band one. I think so too. But MJC band still has a bit more to go before wanting to secure their gold. However I see hope that MJC will soar to greater heights given time. We had 8 trumpeters yet my juniors said they couldn't hear us much. They also commented that the soft ballads were nice however the parts that were meant to give an impact didn't really pull off well. One more thing was that there was a lot of obvious clarinet squeaks heard almost quite often. But I think the comments were generally quite well-balanced maybe I guessed we met the expectations of the audiences.

I really appreciate MJC band. Will defintely come again when I have the chance. I can only keep my fingers cross regarding whether or not in joining MJC. But I think I can make it for O levels. Hopefully.

-Touched

Christopher Low Jun Yang

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