Monday, November 29, 2004 @ 10:25 PM
Band Camp - Good? Bad?
After an exhausting week in school, finally got a chance to relax myself from the intense training in the Band Camp. Well, I really enjoy the camp, after all, its much better than last year's camp. Even though there is more practices than before, we still get to enjoy the games and food. The food was much tastier than last year's, except for the breakfast... hehe...
Anyway, first day was quite alright, playing my instrument, the tuba, after months of not blowing it. While for the rest of the seniors who got to play new instruments, Ariff and I still continue to play the tuba. No choice, we forgotten everything on the major skills... We get to learn a new piece, called "Stone Mountain Fantasy", a great piece after all. We also recieve a good news from our instructor, Mr Lee. He said that we will be participating the SYF for next year. WOW!! Finally the band is joining SYF, so band members, lets work hard... hehe...
The second day was tougher than I thouught. We need to march for nearly 2 hours, which was quite tired for me, for sleeping only 3 hours the night before... Well, our team, Stacato, won first place in the dough ball... Thanks to my members and my dear god-sis, you guys are great man!!!
Well, the game was exciting but violent, as I got hit by the ball 2 times in a row at my head. OUCH!! That night, I volunteer myself to patrol around in the night. Really scared out of the wits of mine, where 6 dogs entered the school, putting our lives at risk, sort of... Anyway, Mdm Tan was still the hero, who scared out of the wits of the dogs, incredible!!!
The last day was the most 'Jia Lat' day, where got to perform our 'Solo Audition' and I passed it, with 76 marks. This was my first time passing, where i remembered last year's result was 37... I think... Well, that was the day where the camp ended. Really do enjoy it, where I learnt lots of things, especialy from Mr Lee.
Well, now relaxing myself from the Band stress. Tomorrow is another day, back for Band practice again.... haiz... This morning at 12am, watching Liverpool winning Arsenal was great... Nice scoring by Mellor at the 92 min, securing the win of 1-1 to 2-1. Well, lets hope Jimmy dont cry about it and MAn United better win the league soon... hehe... Got to go now... Always will remember this phrase, " One Band, One Sound, One Spirit!"
Saturday, November 20, 2004 @ 11:31 PM
My Passion Dream Begins...
Yesterday was great for me! Going for the soccer trial at Bedok stadium is still fresh in my mind, even till now. Even though Eugene, Eugene's cousin, Sion and I didnt made it to the standard of what the coaches want, we definitely jhad done our best... That was my first soccer trial and it was consider... erm... quite fun... hehe... Eugene and I entered the Under-18 trial while Eugene's cousin went for the Under-16... For Sion, he was late for the trial... Luckily he got to try out for the trial... Thats lucky... hehe...
Before that, I had to attend school for Band. Thinking that they only gave the briefing for the camp next week, actually its false! They actually wanted us to play our instruments, making the Sec 4N band members felt bored... Who wants to come back and play their instruments when theyhave been graduated??? Then, the worst thing was Mdm Teo Lin ask me not to have my spike hair in school. Why? She said I looked too punk with that hair style... Why cant she just reconsider my hair... maybe she's jealous or she wanted to get more attention from the Band members than leeting me to get the attention... hehe... kidding...
Anyway, Eugene was in Group 6 while I was in Group 5. The worst thing of the trial was Eugene's team going against my team. It was a tough match as we had warm-ups first after that, go for the match. The match lasted for about 15 minutes, with my team leading 1-o, thanks to the blunder of the goalkeeper. The ball hits the post, denied from the goal. It deflected and hits the goalkeeper's leg and rolled into the net. That was an own goal, a nice one after all...
After that, we were ask to go back and were given water to drink... Yes, we didnt get to be selected for Geylang United but we did enjoy the whole trial. After a few moments, the coach, Tong Hai, considered one of Singapore's finest and greatest player in the Singapore history, gathered everyone and told us, "Thank you for coming"... Not bad after all, better than what eric had told me, the coach would say," You, you and you! The rest can go home now..." Tong Hai didnt ask us to go home straight, so thats pretty alright after all...
Well, after that, Sion, Eugene, Jack and I went for dinner and straight for pool... which was a nice game... Jack left the game son as he was meeting some friends of his, while the rest of us continued the game till 10 plus... At first, it was like everyone got a turn to win a match... Soon, it was I, dominating the match... Really dont no why... I was extremely lucky to win the rest of the game, maybe thats pure luck, I guess... anyway, thats a nice game... Hope we can play it again some day... Best is someone please buy a pool table, then we would not need to spend too much moneyto play pool again...
Thursday, November 18, 2004 @ 1:12 PM
Is this the reality of LIFE???
Its been nearly ages after not blogging in... These few weeks was too busy for me to blog and may probs that I have been settling with these days... Haiz... Getting sick of being a human after all... Now in my mind, there are 2 issues that cannot be solved. One is, why people love to quarrel when it comes with money. Another prob was why some people are getting onto my nerves... I really dont know why...
The first prob happens last week, where I got to sell my Christmas cards and pens in order to earn a living. I dont know why my sis wanted to charge others the price of the cards $3.30. Heard its for the charges on transport and bringing the cards to them to sell... But the prob, which was more serious on last Thursday, was the people were "fighting" about the the charges... I felt sick and tired about this whole thing and my sis complained the issue to my Mom, thats more worst... The situation was terrible, just like everyone wanted to have a fight... Then on last Sat, cant believe it that my Mom was coming with me to the industry, where i'm returning the cards back. That was consider the most pathetic day of my life, and I had to leave earlier with my Mom and sis, to avoid another conflict from happening, Haiz... Another thing, to Janice, so sorry about that day, for leaving abruptly... leaving you alone to wait for the rest... Really sorry about it...
Well, the second prob was playing soccer with the rest... I really dont know why but I get extremely "hot" when playing with them. Its like I cant click with the rest, especially Jia Long. I do admit that I'm not a great goalkeeper, which is the fact after all. I'm really fed up when others ask me to be the goalkeeper... Ask me do once or twice, still alright, if always, count me out guys... The only 2 positions that I can do are defenders and midfielders... others.... quite hard... I love to score goals but I'm not that accurate at that. only low balls would do for me... Volleys... another time... I also had been a lack f communication with the rest, maybe I'm too sensitive or what but their behaviour ometimes make me boil towards the extreme... But I think its alright after a day or so....
The rest are still alright but not Jia Long, who injured his leg last week. As a friend, I really abit concern about his injury but in the soccer match, no mercy would be put on him from now on. I truly dont understand what on earth is he doing, kicking the ball high up for what?? His comments about my playing also make me feel sick, why cant he say himself first before saying others... To be honest, Jia Long, your level of playing is not up to standard. You REALLY lack of speed and workrate... Especially now, with your injured leg, its best that less running and shoting can be done, or your injury will heal a longer time. Thats all I can say, the play is still on your hands, its either your lost or gain, so its ot my prob for that...
These few days are the terrible days I ever had. Is that the true reality of life, just like soccer, to be selfish all the time and with money or power, you will be the best?? In my heart, mix feelings can be feel... I maybe need to learn more on self control towards my temper and sensitivity... But soccer is part of my life. Didnt know that soccer can result in this... Like everyone wanted to be the next person to be promoted from their job, just like in soccer, snatching the ball and scoring a goal, makes you the man of the team. Whereas the loser team, will be blame y others, point fingered and other stuffs... Seems like I had enough from all this... Gonna play well in my soccer... If needed to be selfish... it leaves me no choice... Haiz...
Monday, November 08, 2004 @ 9:42 AM
Back from my cruise...
Well, what an exciting cruise trip I had. I really enjoy alot of things down there... the food, the games and also, the scenary... The best part of the cruise trip was the food. I got to eat the Western type and the Chinese type, making me to be full... One of the best food is the PAsta with Cheese... taste delicious as its better than mine during my F & N coursework... hehe... Another thing that I enjoy the trip was its facilities. I get to watch MAnchester United vs Sparta Prague, where Manchester United won 4-1, with Ruud scoring all 4 goals. It was an exciting match...
Well, right now I miss the ship, as I dont get to eat their food, play their games or even have to enjoy their facilities. Haiz... But I get to buy a Total 90 Swift ball, which is the FA Cup version, cool huh... Well, yesterday just test it out with Jack and gang, its quite good. Now the ball looks dirty but to me, its alright after all... Its because the ball is not just for me to play with, its with the rest too. The only one person that is so crazy with the ball is Jia Long. Really cant stand him, always choose my ball when kicking a freekick, seems like he wants to bring the balll back home and sleep with it... haha.. Poor boy...
Well, my spine is feeling better now. I can jog right now but not that fast... Yesterday got to play soccer after a week of rest. I really feel much better, as my passion towards soccer will never change... hehe... Luckily, I get to score some goals yesterday, making my day to be perfect... haha... Hope this week I will get to score more goals again... Thats all for today, and anyone want to buy Christmas cards, can you please find me? I'm selling them... If you want, please tell me ok... Alright, got to go...
Tuesday, November 02, 2004 @ 10:22 AM
Going for a cruise.... Finally....
I have been waiting till this week. Finally, I get to go for a cruise trip. I still remember the last time I go for a cruise trip was about 10 years ago. Now thats a long time I never go for a cruise... Hope I dont get to feel seasick or it will be a total ruin for the next few days in the ship... Hehe... Well, I dont know whether I will be enjoying the trip, as I have just injuried my tail bone again. Well, thanks to the wet floor, where I slipped and hurt my tail bone, located at the end of the spine... Gosh, it still hurts... sounds like I'm going to miss the fun during my cruise trip and the Band camp... Oh my.... Hope it will heal faster...
Well, reallly hope i can buy some jerseys and a soccer ball from Malaysia... Gosh, cant wait to go there right now... hehe... Alright, thats all for today....