We rocked & we know it.

When we left the stage today, we knew we did it.

There was a moment I was lost for words, choked in fact, knowing we performed up to standard, (better in fact) and had a shot at a GWH. Seeing Mr Tang’s smile on stage was enough of a consolation…

Really, that’s all that really matters. Knowing we did well, and that we didn’t let ourselves down by performing not up to par. There’s really nothing we can do about the judges. So for all I care, they’re just a bunch of messed up hypocrites (as mentioned affectionately by a good friend of mine).

We were spectacular today. We performed.

Seeing the appreciative smiles and nods from the seniors and how they were so excited and pleased with our performances was really all that mattered, really.

I hoped we didn’t let them down.

So I’m not sad. I’m just indignant that the judges had such a poor sense of relativeness. Is it not common sense to give out the awards in order of merit?

When all 8 of the competing schools got a Silver, though obviously there were better ones, I was disappointed. In fact, I’m still quite emotional about it cos I at least expected a gold. So really sorry to 2nd chro when I was a little ( ok, maybe very ) cranky when we went out together today after lunch.

And really thanks a whole bunch to the teachers for the lunch treat!

So anyway, we didn’t stay back for the feedback session with the judges.

Mr Tang simply stormed off after the results.

My friend did stay, and all the PC stuff she relayed to me that they said just irks me.

EVERY SILVER IS DIFFERENT.

THERE SHOULDN’T BE MEDALS IN THE FIRST PLACE.

THE SCHOOLS ALL HAVE THE SAME STANDARD.

That’s just plain disgusting, but anyway, here are some photos that I don’t feel like uploading onto facebook just yet.

THE DAY

let’s not compete today.

let’s PERFORM.

Blow them away

I wonder if things will still be the same after SYF? These few months were like a rollercoaster ride. We had ups, and we had downs. There were instances where we were caught in a bottleneck, and there were times where we improved dramatically. Honestly, if we don’t get a GWH, I’ll definitely be disappointed and sad for sure. But I suppose that is nothing compared to the relationships and bonds that I had formed with the band, especially with those sitting around me for the past months.

Ultimately, the award we get will just be chucked on a shelf in a corner of the school. But the friendships we foster during this period of time, we’ll be taking with us for the rest of our lives.

With that said, I’m happy.

So regardless of the results, I’ll just take it in stride.

STILL, we do have to try our best to achieve that elusive GWH right?

JIAYOU.

We shall do this for Angklung and Guitar as well.

GO GET EM!

Jitters

SYF. SYF. SYF.

I think that’s all I can think about in the days to come before the actual day itself.

What’s worse is that it seems none of the instrumental ensembles in school has received a GWH yet.

So it’s definitely pressurizing to say the least.

And while it’s true that it’s the process that truly matters, I mean come on, who wouldn’t be disappointed if we don’t get a GWH.

I mean, we’ve been practicing barber for like almost a year now. ONE WHOLE YEAR. And other schools have just like only started their practice for SYF this year?

If we don’t get a GWH, then something must be really wrong with us.

We’re either really that bad, or we really didn’t put in enough effort.

Then again, it might be due to the subjectivity of the judges.

Whichever the case, I’m definitely not being narcissistic or sarcastic.

BUT yea.

So let’s just give it our all for the remaining TWO PRACS.

I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed till the very end.

Thursday is the day to be breathtaking!

A load of my shoulders

I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don’t know where it goes
But it’s home to me and I walk alone…

(Greenday: Boulevard of broken dreams)

Don’t know where this came from, but the lyrics just popped in my head.

I guess it is relevant in a way,

seeing how many people I know have stopped blogging for quite some time now, or just stopped blogging altogether.

And it does make me feel lonely in the cyber world.

I can still remember the days when blogs proliferated like bubble tea shops.

But now, hmmm.

So people, please do blog.

You have to think about your readers…

On to more important things, NAPFA is finally OVER!

And I managed a silver miraculously, considering how I wasn’t feeling well.

In fact, I think I’m coming down with something.

And I think this goes out to many others in harmoc as well.

So I really can’t stress how important it is to rest well and drink lots of water.

We can’t fall sick at the most crucial moment ok?

Meanwhile, since the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine,

here!

I caught this video during this New Media lecture for GP on Friday which was really entertaining and informative.

And I totally respect and am in awe of people who can speak well and are charismatic. Like the lecturer.