I'm having a tiring day and yet there are still many things for me to do. First thing first, its the Band's SYF 07. Canberra Band was all hype in the morning but end up being half wounded during the real competition. I think it isnt because they are too tired or exhausted but its because their emotions are not mentally prepared at all.

Anyway, I was helping the Band at the backstage of the hall, with Rui Xiang's accompany. The first 3 bars of the piece, 'Sunrise' has squeaks!!! OMG!! That was already killing the atmosphere of the hall. After the 3 bars, everything went perfect. Phew! Rui Xiang and I were feeling better after that. A total of 5 squeaks in the piece 'Sunrise'... Haix... Next, the choice piece, "Flight of Valour'. Everything was good until the last few parts when everyone seems to start rushing. Its a bad thing to rush especially when you are supposed to play the tune with full force and power in it. Haha... Well, at least the music was better than 'Sunrise'.

Once its done, we went out of the hall. The first sight of the members did gave me a sign of relief. No one is crying... I'm glad that they dont feel so emotional once they finished playing, like what happened 2 years ago. We had a short break and went back to the hall to listen the results, which was at 1pm. The results were announced and we got.... got.... Bronze. I dont mean that Bronze is a bad award for us but the rest were aiming for a Silver. What's done is done and no point regreting. However, I'm happy that the Band still feeling happy with what they had achieved. If they tried their best, its already a good thing to get Bronze.

When we were going back home, things started to go chaotic. The 1st group that took the bus back to Canberra Secondary took the wrong bus, ending up at Nee Ann Secondary. OMG!! Never mind... While they were heading back, our bus came and we board it. However, Mdm Tan, who was there to support us, remembered that a teacher wanted to board the bus with us. At that moment, the bus was turning its way out of the Conference Hall and Mdm Tan was trying to contact Ms Pan... The bus driver was nagging...

I dont know what happened to me but I shouted at the driver to open the door and I rushed to find Ms Pan and asked if she's joining us and rushed back. I entered the bus and realised that some of the Band members looking at me... Hmm... I think I was just too fierce or angry... Did I shocked them?? I dont know.

Once we reached Canberra, Mdm Tan had a short talk with the Band members. What she said was right. The Band has lose its previous spirit; a spirit that contains motivation and determination. I hope after Mdm Tan's speech, the Band would realised that there isnt much change after Mdm Tan left. It all depends on themselves to win or achieve what they want. Like Ifan and Cristy, I know that its hard for you people to suffer defeats in a competition. The tension and pressure is there but what matters most is to enjoy music. Cristy, remember what I told you in the bus? As long as you try your best, getting a Bronze means nothing. Its the effort that counts... Hehe... so everyone... SMILE!!! (Well, no one crys after the result or else its gonna be hard to console them... Hehe...)

Well, I was really tired once SYF was over... However, things got worst when I was about to go back home. Alvin's Dad came to school and had a talk with me and Aw Yong. That is really bad since there is some misunderstanding between Alvin's Dad and me. Its about the tuition crap. I dont blame his Dad for being rude as all parents do hope their child to have a good future. Yet, I think Alvin should know what he needs to do from now on.

If you do read this blog, Alvin, look here... I'm very tired today so I'm trying not to scold anyone. I really feel like giving you a beating but I cant. I dont like the way you told your Dad about things and what matters most is you could cost my existence in this school if your Dad complains to the Principal. I agree that I was too tense up when your Dad says "Follow me to the office..." Alright, my bad.., However, I do wish that you would understand what I told you, especially the part when I told you 'Dont climb up to my head and shit!'

I'm not feeling angry or what but I want you to do some soul searching. Think what you have done... I can lose my authority for this school but I dont want to lose my integrity because of some miscommunication. Hope you would change your own character, alright?? You are no longer a kid and I dont need to spend time to reprimand you. Now it seems that I did put some things on the line to teach you, and I dont know what would happen in the future... Haix... Dont make me go crazy again, please....

Gonna rest now... Starting my '15 Hour Sleeping Challenge' at 10pm... Nites people... Oh... Before I end, Diana, if you are reading this post, just want to tell you to eat something, at least something light, if you didnt eat a single piece of food today... Do take care....