Nice trip.. =)

Went to Sungai Klah yesterday. It’s our EY program organised by my 2 sisters, Bernice and Shireen. It was quite packed for me. One day before the trip, I had to attend the school’s Chinese Orchestra concert because of my choir performance. Immediately after that, I followed Shireen back to her house. Shireen, Eliza, Hui Xian, Ah Qi, Ah Kai, Xue Yuan, Amelia and I started on the “Sandwich Making” session. We made the tuna that night itself. It was so delicious (that a few of us curi makan a little). Eliza was cutting the sides of the bread so that it will look nice. So that did we do? We ate half of the remaining that she cut with mayonnaise. Whoa! That was very delicious (though it was rather fattening). Haha.. Then, we headed towards the living hall to have our movie time! We watched “The Mummy”. Guess what? We weren’t scared the mummy but scared by Amelia’s screaming. She screamed even before the mummy appears. I wonder why. Shireen on the other hand was sleeping like a log (she said that all cannot sleep so early but she slept the earliest). When the show was about to finish, all of us was very tired so we wanted to sleep. But at that time, Shireen woke up and asked why we want to sleep so early. Of course she said so, cause she slept for a period already. I went to bed at about 2 something. Eliza and the others went to bed at 3 something while Shireen slept at about 4. Kian Aun called us and told us to sleep early that night. But, I guess none of us listened.

We woke up quite early that morning. I woke up once at 6 something when Ah Qi was preparing for school. Then, I continued sleeping again until 7 something. Then, after getting ready, we started off with our work again. Egg sandwich! We did for more than an hour then each of us received an SMS from our boss – Kian Aun. Wake up! The sun is shining up till you butt already. (something like that) We replied the same SMS saying that we’re already 3 quarter done on our work. But, we worked non-stop till 12. Getting ready 100 sets of sandwiches is definitely not an easy task. But, it was fun to work with so many people. We departed at about 1 pm. We reached about 2 hours later. I was not in a mood to play as I suffered from car sickness. Luckily doc gave a pill that helped me to feel better. Then, I carried out my duty as the so called photographer. We headed towards the cold pool first then the hot spring. We had hard boiled eggs in the hot spring. It was so amazing seeing the eggs boiling in the water. Mind you, that’s naturally! God’s creations are indeed amazing! Then, we washed up and packed up and left. We went to Kampar for our dinner and reached Ipoh at about 10 pm.

Overall, I would say it’s very fun! Good job girls! Keep up the good work. Be sure that the boss will give you more work. Haha.. Anyway, thanks for the trip. Thank you for those who worked in front or behind the scene. Thanks for making this trip a success. It was indeed a fantastic fellowship with our own youths as well as youths from AOG and KCC. Nice knowing you people!

*Bernice and Shireen.. Good job! Keep up the good work! May God bless both of you in everything that you are involved in.

Miracles do happen!

Choir won!!! It was surprising!!! We didn’t sing as well as last time. Even one of the judges from the previous round said that we sang better last time. We fell flat on our high notes. We didn’t sustain when we should sustain. I guess that was all because of the tension that we had. It was so nervous when we saw TCS. Gosh! They were so confident. They had the confidence and voice that we don’t have (but I’m sure we can fix that). Another school which I don’t remember its name. They on the other hand sang real out of tune and got their tempo all messed up. Imagine starting songs without any keys and they started just like that (as they like). But they too taught me something. They had something that we AMC gals rarely have during competitions – ENJOY! They were singing from their hearts. Though they didn’t get anything, their performance on stage was so encouraging. I can never forget the anxiety when I went on stage. It was so… SCARY! Imagine you have to laugh if u hear or do mistakes, show others that we’re not nervous AT ALL and others. It wasn’t easy. Mr Lee says that being on stage, we must be a liar. We must not let others know our weaknesses. Therefore, he’s a good liar.

While waiting for our results, luckily Mr Lee was there to talk to us. He made up so many jokes that made us (at least me) to forget the feeling of competition (at least for a while). A girl asked her who would he vote for as the winner. Guess what he said? -none of the above- One question flowed into our brains. WHY? He said he chose himself. He’s the 3rd, 2nd and the 1st. So funny of him. 15 minutes passed and it was the time where each of us was waiting for – the results. 3rd was Sri Kledang. 2nd was TCS (which caused us to shout). I wonder why they didn’t even cheer for themselves? Is it because they expected they’ll get the first for sure? I don’t know. And the funniest part was when they announced the first. The emcee really made us crazy. He started off with “SMK”. We were like “Is there still any SMK here?” He ended with Ave Maria Convent. Whoa! That really gave us a scare. Good one, Mr Emcee. You made us shed tears because of the atmosphere that you created. Anyway, thank God for answering my prayer.

Big Day!

Tomorrow's gonna be my choir competition. Of all the schools in Ipoh, Sam Tet is chosen to be the venue again. Let's don't mind about that. the most important thing is our opponents! Kledang, PGS, another school that i don't quite remember and TCS!!! TCS is our main concern (at least to us). My teachers said that once they open their mouth, their voice will give us a shock. Why? Because they are confident! One thing that not every choir girls in my school has. Guess what? My group was the worst of all during practices. Really feel like banging myself to the wall. Not that i did not advise them, but they just refused to listen. Until they are so called "humiliated" in front of everybody. Are you doing these just to get attention? That's so stupid of you! So, who bear the consequences when they don't sing well? Me! Who bear the consequences when they can't reach the high notes? Me! Everything is just me! Me! And ME! I'm gonna go crazy! I dragged myself to school though I'm not feeling well. It's so sad to see things going on like this. Disappointed! Can't you all have the fighting spirit in you!? Don't you all want to win? Do you want to stand there and let people laugh at you for singing so badly? Is that what you want? If that's the case, i think you should just pull out from choir. Why? Because this is not what a choir girl should have! Tomorrow's the competition day, can you just show your best? Even if you don't want to win, at least show others that AMC choir is up to standard!!!

What a Form 5 life

Exam is coming really soon. And I have lots of activities to cope with. I’ve no inkling on what to do. I guess I will just flunk my exam again. Sad.. Competition is coming up on Thursday. Of all the schools, it’s held in Sam Tet again. I wonder why. Sam Tet seems to appear in my life here and there. After competition, there’ll be a concert to attend. School choir is going to perform in the concert.

This weekend gonna be a busy one too. My aunt came back and I just had dinner with her as well as my relatives. It took me the whole night (which means one night gone). Saturday will be tuition, then worship practice and night worship. Sunday will be worship and then fellowship with AOG. By the way, I’m songleading. I guess I’ll get weak on my knees when I songlead. First time songleading in front of so many people. I guess this will be the last few times that I can involve in school and church activities. Dad says that I MUST concentrate on my studies as SPM is just around the corner. Well, the bible did say to submit to our parents. So, I think I still have to follow though I don’t kind of like it. Is exam really that important to the extend that I can’t involve in activities that will help me grow (be it spiritually or in maturity)? I really wonder why!

Unbelievable!

At last the competition is over!!! The result was definitely a shocking one! This is the first time in my life that I got first in a competition that I take part individually. Normally, I just get like third, consolation prize. This time I got first for singing a song that I don’t know. That’s amazing! Haha..With God, everything is possible. Thank God!!!

What a day?or week?

Today was a day that was full with the word “anger”. Isn’t that terrible? I tried so hard to control it. I didn’t scold that person but ended up pouring out everything to my buddy in class. The whole day’s mood was spoilt. Terrible experience! It made feel like not attending the choir practices anymore. It’s not the first time it’s happening. Sometimes, I really feel like shutting myself in the room and keep out from everybody in the world. I once had so much passion for choir and thought of how to strengthen the relationship within my group and stuffs like that. Now, I really feel like quitting. But, I just can’t do it!

Competitions are coming up very soon. Wednesday would be my singing competition which is so boring. Can u believe that I’m actually singing “Getaran Jiwa” by P. Ramlee? The thought that I’m going to sing this song really made me shiver. Such an old song and it’s sung by a guy that’s not from “my time”. Goodness! I don't even know how to bring out that song. Next week will be the next choir competition. Seeing all the dissatisfaction in choir, I guess I just need to close one eye and concentrate on the competition. We really need to work very hard. Luckily, I won’t be working with those people. At least, this can help me to cool down. I’m sure as time goes by, the anger will soon fade away.

Thank you...

Just to let you people know. If you sense something fishy about me lately, I guess you are right. Anyway, I would like to thank you for expressing your concerns. There’s nothing you all can do except to pray for me. I know the step to leave this “fishy” thing has to be taken by me and I need time to take it. I really thank you all for the love that you all showered on me and the care as well as concern that you all shown me. Thank you!!! Love you guys. At the moment, I just need your prayers and support. There are sufficient for me.

Scrabble Tournament @ Anderson

Today’s is the 9th Inter- School Scrabble Competition of Perak. This is final year of participation so I joined, thinking of the certificate and the fun I can have meeting with the opponents for the last time. And sure enough I did have fun though this has the least schools. I played with San Min’s Lim Yee Sing for the first game and lost with the spread of -59. Then I played with Anderson’s player called Jerome. He kept shaking his head throughout the whole game. He said it was his first time joining an indoor game. Can u believe it? I was like..i never join outdoor games. I got to know that I was actually playing with a school basketball player. And I won with a spread of +150. After that, I proceeded to the 3rd game which was against another Anderson team. This opponent of mine, known as Chin Wai Sing, kept looking down throughout the whole game. I wonder why? Am I so ugly or I scare him? I’ve no idea. I won with a spread of +218. After lunch, I compete with the 3rd Anderson game which was the best team from Anderson. I’ve played with this guy last year and he’s good! This guy which is known as Song Wai Kit was challenged by me throughout the whole game. And he used his secret technique again, which is disturbing the opponent. He had only one question to throw to me from the beginning of the game till it ends – you got bingo ar?- I was so sick of that question that I told him to shut up. But it was futile. Last game was with my junior. Guess what? They won almost every game with the pros. I was so scared. But the game turned out to be a draw. Lucky me! But overall we did okay. The junior team got 3rd. Though the senior team lost, we had fun! We said to own team mates that we didn’t want to win cause we didn’t want to practice. Bad right? Anyway, 6 girls from AMC were invited for the individual tournament. But, I’m not planning to go though. SPM is near. I think this is far more important than competition. Right?

Let’s see some weird words that occur throughout the competition today.

Barf
Upo
Sjoe
Awa
Fez
Sweeting

Those are only some. There are still more that I didn’t record down. Same conclusion like last year. Weird words do score!

Another busy week...

A week has passed. AGAIN. It passed just in a blink of eye. So fast! It has been a busy week like usual. Monday was my godsister’s birthday. Went out to celebrate her birthday but left rather early due to some unforeseen and foreseen circumstances. Then, I went home for my usual piano lesson. Tuesday was choir practice after school. Wednesday was tuition after school. Thursday was another choir practice that caused me to skip my BK class. Mr Lee was there. He was rather strict with us on that day. Not very used to it though. But still have to adapt. The most funny thing is that he taught us not to sing like a 60 year old (because someone taught us to sing like one whenever he’s not here). He said our voice should sound like a 20 year old or younger. Friday was tuition after school. Saturday was quite packed. Went to school for Biology extra class then tuition in church. Had EY after that and practice for the AOG fellowship worship part. When I reached home, I desperately needed the bed. But I couldn’t, cause I need to surf the internet (what a stupid excuse). Today’s EY was about STUDY, STUDY, STUDY. We had a so called “test” to prove that guys are smarter than girls (which I consider that test invalid because the girls lost). The questions were way too LOGICAL. Girls are more emotional type, less logical. But that doesn’t mean that girls are not smarter than guys. OKAY KIAN AUN!? In that session, I learnt a lot. SERIOUSLY! Studies do help us in the future. But that doesn’t mean that those who don’t do well in studies are failures! And sometimes, our results are not up to our parents’ expectation. Like parents always say, “We just want you to do your best.” and stuffs like that, well, they are parents. They say what they think though they don’t act what they think. Haha.. Anyway, we study to glorify God. We should do everything the best we can for we’re serving the Lord not men.

*Sad weekend... I have 7 essays to work on where 6 are to be handed in on Monday. I'm dead meat!