I had a wonderful steamboat dinner with some friends from my music faculty. It's really a fruitful and fun dinner. I just learnt that time passes very fast if we have mates who can click well. We didnt realise that we have just sat down and eat for 3 hours continuously when we actually felt that time passes only for 1 hour.
Should have more of this music faculty gathering soon. :D
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Williamstown Beach
Everything is pretty normal today, except for the trip down to Williamstown beach. It's kind of a last minute trip. I was thinking of going down to St Kilda's Beach or Boxhill just to explore Melbourne alone, but fortunately, met Michelle at Swaston Street, and she is going to Williamstown Beach with Stanley and Aaron. So since there are companions to go with you, why not go to Williamstown?
It is also my first experience taking a train down to the suburbs. The train reminds me of those London-ish trains that brings you from one station to the other. Williamstown is just a small town (or at least the beach), peaceful and quiet. The buildings are more of the Victorian style, low ground, not as busy as the city. It's really nice residing in there if given a chance, but the fear of Tsunami is there. Met Aaron and his school mate there, there were already flying kite. I took a walk at the beach, it is actually full of dead jelly fishes. Poor Jellyfishes, I thought. Otherwise, nothing much really to see, unless you have plans to play beach volleyball or someone who loves the sea, sun and wind. Oh yes, there isnt any hot babes tanning under the sun either. But you have the HOT SoN!
After the trip, we went to Newmarket for Laksa. Though it doesnt really taste like Katong Laksa, it has the basics ingredients there, but I am still craving for Katong Laksa! :(
It is also my first experience taking a train down to the suburbs. The train reminds me of those London-ish trains that brings you from one station to the other. Williamstown is just a small town (or at least the beach), peaceful and quiet. The buildings are more of the Victorian style, low ground, not as busy as the city. It's really nice residing in there if given a chance, but the fear of Tsunami is there. Met Aaron and his school mate there, there were already flying kite. I took a walk at the beach, it is actually full of dead jelly fishes. Poor Jellyfishes, I thought. Otherwise, nothing much really to see, unless you have plans to play beach volleyball or someone who loves the sea, sun and wind. Oh yes, there isnt any hot babes tanning under the sun either. But you have the HOT SoN!
After the trip, we went to Newmarket for Laksa. Though it doesnt really taste like Katong Laksa, it has the basics ingredients there, but I am still craving for Katong Laksa! :(
Saturday, September 27, 2008
1st week of Spring...
break has come to an end. Still got another week of break to go. THe highlight of this week programme is the visit to the Royal Melbourne Show yesterday.
Supposed to go with the first year music faculty mates, but in the end, many people say they dont want to go, or they are already going with their own group of friends, so I am kinda late in asking. :( But nevertheless, still got Michelle ( a fellow cosdu friend of mine) who is interested to go, and end up going with her.
The royal melbourne show is really fun. There are animals, carnivals, displays, exhibitions, competitions all at the entrance fee of $17. The first thing we are caught is the amount of farm animals on display. One could really smell the stench of the animals dunk at the entrance (there are many entrances, but from where I come from). The animals on display belong to the farmers. There are many farmers that display their livestock, from horses, cows, pigs, sheeps, goats, chickens, and I must say, they are really tamed... (duh, they are domestic animals), and one thing, they cant be bothered with humans. Just stroke them but they have no reaction or response to you. Took some pictures with the animals though. THey are lovely.
Next, we walked to the carnival section of the show. Played the bumper car, and some luck games, though I guessed I have overspent my allowance and eating into my reserve allowance now. SIgh, time to save up again. But anyway, I won a huge siberian husky, a small seal and a tiny mouse (of a size of keychain). The games are really creative, and also encourages more participants to join. For example, there is this game, using the concept of poker, but using balls of pool table, the winner with the biggest show hand wins the big prize. Unfortunately, I dont have any luck with that. My biggest show hand was 2 Aces, 1 King ang 1 Queen. (missed a ball) :(
But nevertheless, it was a day of pure fun, although I need to monitor my wallet now. :(
Supposed to go with the first year music faculty mates, but in the end, many people say they dont want to go, or they are already going with their own group of friends, so I am kinda late in asking. :( But nevertheless, still got Michelle ( a fellow cosdu friend of mine) who is interested to go, and end up going with her.
The royal melbourne show is really fun. There are animals, carnivals, displays, exhibitions, competitions all at the entrance fee of $17. The first thing we are caught is the amount of farm animals on display. One could really smell the stench of the animals dunk at the entrance (there are many entrances, but from where I come from). The animals on display belong to the farmers. There are many farmers that display their livestock, from horses, cows, pigs, sheeps, goats, chickens, and I must say, they are really tamed... (duh, they are domestic animals), and one thing, they cant be bothered with humans. Just stroke them but they have no reaction or response to you. Took some pictures with the animals though. THey are lovely.
Next, we walked to the carnival section of the show. Played the bumper car, and some luck games, though I guessed I have overspent my allowance and eating into my reserve allowance now. SIgh, time to save up again. But anyway, I won a huge siberian husky, a small seal and a tiny mouse (of a size of keychain). The games are really creative, and also encourages more participants to join. For example, there is this game, using the concept of poker, but using balls of pool table, the winner with the biggest show hand wins the big prize. Unfortunately, I dont have any luck with that. My biggest show hand was 2 Aces, 1 King ang 1 Queen. (missed a ball) :(
But nevertheless, it was a day of pure fun, although I need to monitor my wallet now. :(
Sunday, September 21, 2008
My entire body is just aching all over now, after the cosdu sports day yesterday. We had lots of fun yesterday, though it's quite sad for some people, who cant participate the entire event due to injury. Our team captain actually injured her knee halfway through, that is probably why our team got last in the overall results although our team got first in captain's ball. But never mind, the aim of the game is to have fun right?
On the other hand, it's good to see a wide variety of talents in cosdu. It's just for yesterday I get to notice the importance of having a physio-in-a-making and -doctor-in-a-making in cosdu. And they are really applying their skills well and of a great help. I remembered streching my muscle during a frisby match and remembered the physio coming to help.
Ah well, as Desiree says, I should stop giving myself excuses not to work out anymore and start exercising regularly. :D
On the other hand, it's good to see a wide variety of talents in cosdu. It's just for yesterday I get to notice the importance of having a physio-in-a-making and -doctor-in-a-making in cosdu. And they are really applying their skills well and of a great help. I remembered streching my muscle during a frisby match and remembered the physio coming to help.
Ah well, as Desiree says, I should stop giving myself excuses not to work out anymore and start exercising regularly. :D
Friday, September 19, 2008
Finally...
I can take a breather for a short while after studying intensively for 8 weeks. Completed all my assignments. The final music technology essay wasnt that hard as I thought it would be, just find a suitable recording. I manage to find one that uses the cello harmonics and digitalised cello harmonics to create a work and it's 22 min long of minimalistic music and managed to produce a decent assignment. Officially done with my work at 11.30am when the deadline is like 5pm. Note that I didnt burn any midnight oil or have any sleepless nights just to complete my assignment. I think this teaches me a good lesson on time management, and the importance of doing bit by bit each day. It's very useful, because it gives you time to edit carefully, and check out the essay details if it's any inaccurate statement. Plus, it's not really effective to complete an essay with one shot, you cant think properly, at least for me. I couldnt think of anything else to write for my psychology essay due on Wednesday, but thankfully I started typing my essay last Saturday although it's still very last minute and I am quite worried I couldnt produce a decent essay. Seriously, I just give a crap on my psychology essay on conformity, which is quite bad, but I think I still manage to write something substantial to pass.
So my 2 weeks of mid sem break is here. What are my plans? I am planning to do a P.E.S.T.
P= Practise Piano doubly or triply hard literally. (Not that I havent done so, with a committed 2 hour of daily practising, but I am going to do more, like double of 2 hours each day, with the current scales/ Scarlatti and Etude with my repertoire pieces for next semester. Got to do more this semester so that i can have time to learn more repertoire for next semester.
E= explore the suburbs of Australia, maybe weribee zoo etc.
S= study to do a catch up on readings and lectures.. havent been preparing for lectures for the past 2 weeks, so a little lost in lectures.. especially for psychology.
T= Talk to my dear church friends in singapore, by email or in msn or skype.
Anyway, looking forward to COSDU sports Day tmr. May the blue team (Ocean Nine) win!!!
So my 2 weeks of mid sem break is here. What are my plans? I am planning to do a P.E.S.T.
P= Practise Piano doubly or triply hard literally. (Not that I havent done so, with a committed 2 hour of daily practising, but I am going to do more, like double of 2 hours each day, with the current scales/ Scarlatti and Etude with my repertoire pieces for next semester. Got to do more this semester so that i can have time to learn more repertoire for next semester.
E= explore the suburbs of Australia, maybe weribee zoo etc.
S= study to do a catch up on readings and lectures.. havent been preparing for lectures for the past 2 weeks, so a little lost in lectures.. especially for psychology.
T= Talk to my dear church friends in singapore, by email or in msn or skype.
Anyway, looking forward to COSDU sports Day tmr. May the blue team (Ocean Nine) win!!!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
And so...
completed 2 out of 3 essays, submitted one today. It kinda remove the stone in my heart metaphorically. The last one left is an essay of 750 word, a kind of review of a recording that makes good use of music technology which is due this Friday. Thanks with the help of Debbie, I manage to find some techno music for a review.
It is indeed my first time dealing with essays in university. Unlike the essays in JC, you are required to do your own research in university. And the next thing to note that, you have to start your research very early, because you arent the only one doing the essay. If you drag your research, all the materials in the library would have been taken up. I remember all the books on Haydn symphonies are entirely borrowed and 2 of my books are actually on reserve, but I am going to take my time to return, the due date is on 22/9/08, i.e. next monday. Well, to the person who reserve it, TOO BAD!, though the book is with Angela now. I cannot return the book now, as it will be kept for the person who reserve it. For these 2 major essays, I guess I probably manage the time badly, but not as bad as some who have to burn midnight oil just to meet deadlines. I started my Haydn essay earlier, and it took me about 2 hours just to type a paragraph of 300 words. Got to think and type. Psychology essay is worse... that's because I dont have much materials, relied heavily on online materials... so I am keeping my fingers crossed for my psychology essay.
Putting essays aside, we did an interesting lab class for psychology in the morning. The senario is this: Suppose there is someone staring at the sky in the corner of a street, would you stare at the sky too? Would you stop? What if there are 3 ppl? What if there are 5? 10? We conducted the same experiment. We initially send 1 person to stare at the sky for 3 minutes and observe the passer by response. Not many people did react to the 1 person. But as the number increase, more people gave a glance to what we are staring. I guess the interesting part to this is that, what are the passer by thoughts when they saw we are just staring at the crest of University of Melbourne outside Sidney Myer Asia- Centre. It's really interesting to watch people's facial expression to it. I guess that's why I like psychology, the part of infering and interpreting people's minds. It helps me understand people better and react to others in a more appropriate way.
Next to.. music. I have the list of repertoires to be worked for the next semester:
JS Bach
Italian Concerto for Harpsichord in F
Partita No. 2 in C minor
Mozart
Sonata in A minor, K310
Kalebevsky
Sonata in F major, op. 46
Ginastera
3 Danzas Argentina
I still didnt get to do a work from Beethoven again. :(
Generally, I have improved in my piano technique within these 6 weeks of piano lessons. I am fortunate to have a very good piano teacher, one of the best piano teachers I have so far.
Alright, need to get some sleep. :D
It is indeed my first time dealing with essays in university. Unlike the essays in JC, you are required to do your own research in university. And the next thing to note that, you have to start your research very early, because you arent the only one doing the essay. If you drag your research, all the materials in the library would have been taken up. I remember all the books on Haydn symphonies are entirely borrowed and 2 of my books are actually on reserve, but I am going to take my time to return, the due date is on 22/9/08, i.e. next monday. Well, to the person who reserve it, TOO BAD!, though the book is with Angela now. I cannot return the book now, as it will be kept for the person who reserve it. For these 2 major essays, I guess I probably manage the time badly, but not as bad as some who have to burn midnight oil just to meet deadlines. I started my Haydn essay earlier, and it took me about 2 hours just to type a paragraph of 300 words. Got to think and type. Psychology essay is worse... that's because I dont have much materials, relied heavily on online materials... so I am keeping my fingers crossed for my psychology essay.
Putting essays aside, we did an interesting lab class for psychology in the morning. The senario is this: Suppose there is someone staring at the sky in the corner of a street, would you stare at the sky too? Would you stop? What if there are 3 ppl? What if there are 5? 10? We conducted the same experiment. We initially send 1 person to stare at the sky for 3 minutes and observe the passer by response. Not many people did react to the 1 person. But as the number increase, more people gave a glance to what we are staring. I guess the interesting part to this is that, what are the passer by thoughts when they saw we are just staring at the crest of University of Melbourne outside Sidney Myer Asia- Centre. It's really interesting to watch people's facial expression to it. I guess that's why I like psychology, the part of infering and interpreting people's minds. It helps me understand people better and react to others in a more appropriate way.
Next to.. music. I have the list of repertoires to be worked for the next semester:
JS Bach
Italian Concerto for Harpsichord in F
Partita No. 2 in C minor
Mozart
Sonata in A minor, K310
Kalebevsky
Sonata in F major, op. 46
Ginastera
3 Danzas Argentina
I still didnt get to do a work from Beethoven again. :(
Generally, I have improved in my piano technique within these 6 weeks of piano lessons. I am fortunate to have a very good piano teacher, one of the best piano teachers I have so far.
Alright, need to get some sleep. :D
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Concert at Geelong
Just a quick update:
Concert at Geelong went pretty well, in fact better than expected. I remembered the orchestra that accompanied us really CMI on Thursday. They were out of tune and so forth, and the choir couldnt really put a decent performance. But today, I think that's what a concert will do miracles, we performed well. There is a decent number of audience. Will update the pictures taken in my facebook.
On a side note, Geelong is a beautiful suburb. Went to the seaside for lunch although it's very expensive, but the food is good. Basilica of St Mary of the Angels is beautiful as well, it looks like a mini version of St Patrick's Cathedral...
Concert at Geelong went pretty well, in fact better than expected. I remembered the orchestra that accompanied us really CMI on Thursday. They were out of tune and so forth, and the choir couldnt really put a decent performance. But today, I think that's what a concert will do miracles, we performed well. There is a decent number of audience. Will update the pictures taken in my facebook.
On a side note, Geelong is a beautiful suburb. Went to the seaside for lunch although it's very expensive, but the food is good. Basilica of St Mary of the Angels is beautiful as well, it looks like a mini version of St Patrick's Cathedral...
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Essays
are a chore. Really troublesome with those referencing and stuffs. How I wish I can do the style of junior college, no referencing and stuffs, but then well, I am in University now.
For the cost of 3 essays, I have made some sacrifices. Skipped COSDU yesterday, skipped choir practice last Sunday...
Nearly being confronted by this idiotic Aussie guy. Thanks to his MP3. I was on the tram, waiting to alight at Colins Street to go for mass at St Patrick's Cathderal and Minor Basilica. He is hogging the whole passage way of the tram with his headphone on his ears. I didnt know he is planning to alight as well. I asked to be excused, softly at first, but obviously, this guy with his dumb headphone on his ears couldnt hear me, so probably ignored or didnt respond. I raised my volume a little, this time there is some response from him, though his attitude really pisses me off.
When we got down the tram, this shitass guy went to confront me saying that he can hear, got upset by the raised volume. Come on! You shitass aussie, you didnt respond to my first excuse me and how can I be so sure that you heard me... Well, I just apologised and walked off. Didnt want to get shot or beaten up, especially when people gets wild on Fridays and Saturday Evenings. I have witnessed many fights last week. One of those was just last Saturday, when I witness 2 incidents, firstly, 2 caucasian f***ing one another in the middle of the road, but thankfully there is a mediator. Moments later, I heard a gun shot, and apparently, Aaron told me that someone got shot in Chinatown, which is just 2 streets away from where I was. Ah well, how I wished I am in Singapore now... haha...
But in general, Aussies are nice people with a few exception, just like in every country, there would be some shitass. But ah well, that is just one off incident.
On a side note, met 2 friends, a guy and a girl from cosdu in St Patrick's Cathedral. Why do people form relationships so fast? Maybe that's why I couldnt fit into any groups. The 'older' members have formed their own cliques and the newer members (excluding me) have successfully found their cliques and partners. To join the cliques, I have to conform to them to fit into the group. (Sorry, I am doing a psychology essay on Conformity). So that's why I often feel left out. But it's okay, it has always been a case for me. As what Frankie's MSN nick says, "I am destined to be alone", but he is refering to himself la...
Ah well, looking forward to the performance at Geelong later...
For the cost of 3 essays, I have made some sacrifices. Skipped COSDU yesterday, skipped choir practice last Sunday...
Nearly being confronted by this idiotic Aussie guy. Thanks to his MP3. I was on the tram, waiting to alight at Colins Street to go for mass at St Patrick's Cathderal and Minor Basilica. He is hogging the whole passage way of the tram with his headphone on his ears. I didnt know he is planning to alight as well. I asked to be excused, softly at first, but obviously, this guy with his dumb headphone on his ears couldnt hear me, so probably ignored or didnt respond. I raised my volume a little, this time there is some response from him, though his attitude really pisses me off.
When we got down the tram, this shitass guy went to confront me saying that he can hear, got upset by the raised volume. Come on! You shitass aussie, you didnt respond to my first excuse me and how can I be so sure that you heard me... Well, I just apologised and walked off. Didnt want to get shot or beaten up, especially when people gets wild on Fridays and Saturday Evenings. I have witnessed many fights last week. One of those was just last Saturday, when I witness 2 incidents, firstly, 2 caucasian f***ing one another in the middle of the road, but thankfully there is a mediator. Moments later, I heard a gun shot, and apparently, Aaron told me that someone got shot in Chinatown, which is just 2 streets away from where I was. Ah well, how I wished I am in Singapore now... haha...
But in general, Aussies are nice people with a few exception, just like in every country, there would be some shitass. But ah well, that is just one off incident.
On a side note, met 2 friends, a guy and a girl from cosdu in St Patrick's Cathedral. Why do people form relationships so fast? Maybe that's why I couldnt fit into any groups. The 'older' members have formed their own cliques and the newer members (excluding me) have successfully found their cliques and partners. To join the cliques, I have to conform to them to fit into the group. (Sorry, I am doing a psychology essay on Conformity). So that's why I often feel left out. But it's okay, it has always been a case for me. As what Frankie's MSN nick says, "I am destined to be alone", but he is refering to himself la...
Ah well, looking forward to the performance at Geelong later...
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Taking a Break...
... from essays, from everything. I am in serious need of one now...
Just got back my first ever mid sem test. Actually, it's just a simple listening test where you got to identify 10 extracts, the genre, year and place of composition, composer and title of work and worth a good 10 percent of the entire module. Many people did well, or at least whom I know, although our lecturer says that the result range is very huge... from the lowest 9 marks to highest 49 marks/ 50. I think it's depends if you studied for it or not. I must say I am quite appalled when I unintentionally see the first paper on the script. I don't wish to comment further in case some highly moral person says it's wrong to see people's marks and very sensitive when it comes to race issue. :) Maybe those people who didnt do well, when it's possible to do so, thinks it's just a pathetic 10 percent of the module marks.
I guess I have to be skeptical about some people here. I guess I have been trying too hard to be sociable that I have failed to understand the minds of the other. Social psychology lessons today told me the reason: because I am new to this foreign place, someone trying to fit and conform to society. I am new to cosdu, I am new to the choir, I am new to environment, so I guess I shall take a break...
I am still considering which repertoire I should study for next semester.
Below are some examples:
Ginastera: 3 Danzas Argentina
Beethoven: Rondo Capprioso op. 129 'Rage over a lost penny'.
Sonata in C major, op. 53
Sonata in D minor, op. 31 no.2
Op. 81a in Eb
or any other beethoven works.
Mozart K310 in A minor or K311 in D major
I should note this down...
Ok.. getting back to my essay!
Just got back my first ever mid sem test. Actually, it's just a simple listening test where you got to identify 10 extracts, the genre, year and place of composition, composer and title of work and worth a good 10 percent of the entire module. Many people did well, or at least whom I know, although our lecturer says that the result range is very huge... from the lowest 9 marks to highest 49 marks/ 50. I think it's depends if you studied for it or not. I must say I am quite appalled when I unintentionally see the first paper on the script. I don't wish to comment further in case some highly moral person says it's wrong to see people's marks and very sensitive when it comes to race issue. :) Maybe those people who didnt do well, when it's possible to do so, thinks it's just a pathetic 10 percent of the module marks.
I guess I have to be skeptical about some people here. I guess I have been trying too hard to be sociable that I have failed to understand the minds of the other. Social psychology lessons today told me the reason: because I am new to this foreign place, someone trying to fit and conform to society. I am new to cosdu, I am new to the choir, I am new to environment, so I guess I shall take a break...
I am still considering which repertoire I should study for next semester.
Below are some examples:
Ginastera: 3 Danzas Argentina
Beethoven: Rondo Capprioso op. 129 'Rage over a lost penny'.
Sonata in C major, op. 53
Sonata in D minor, op. 31 no.2
Op. 81a in Eb
or any other beethoven works.
Mozart K310 in A minor or K311 in D major
I should note this down...
Ok.. getting back to my essay!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Mid Sems
Wow, mid sems appear very fast, and the stress of deadlines are coming near.
The last few days of the week has been quite hectic for me. Have been reaching home at 3am in the morning.
It was Father's Day (in Australia) yesterday, and so COSDU has organised a celebration for Fr Mckenna, our chaplain, and of course, a good chance to socialise with the others although I am not a good socialiser and so, socialising functions usually end up late with nice souls giving us a lift back home. Thanks Denning for the trip.
Indeed, there are really many nice people in St Francis Choir. The thread on the bottom of my choir gown has came off. There is nothing I can do, since I am alone in this foreign place. Fortunately, Wendy came up and volunteered in helping me to sew back the thread, and offered to wash the gown for me, knowing that I am a foreign student in Melbourne with no kins in this land so that I can have a 'fresh new gown' for the performance at in Geelong next Sunday. Well, I guess these small but big gesture (decipher what I am trying to say) really makes me feel at home in the choir, although I am the youngest member in the choir. And not forgetting Marilyn and Teresa who offered to give me a lift from the city to the Suburbs (Geelong) this thursday and Sunday respectively. I am really thankful for them. I am really looking forward to the performance of Gounod's Messe Solennelle at St Mary's in Geelong. It is going to be my first big performance as a choir member of St Francis and as a choral member of the church and in my whole life (remember i was a violist)!
After mass, I was supposed to attend the combined rehearsal at 2pm for the performance, but decided to give a skip to compensate for the loss time due to over socialising for the past 2 days(though I feel bad about it) to start typing my essay due on 19 september. However, Felix called and asked me out for lunch although I suspected his intentions for asking me out for lunch. Seriously, no one would be nice to ask this boring guy who lacks social skills for lunch unless there is a motive for it. Haha. Please dont get me wrong, I am not upset by him. But rather, I would prefer him to tell me his real intentions of asking me out for lunch (to help him choose a keyboard for his own use after lunch) than just merely asking someone out for lunch. Unfortunately, I had my lunch before he called, but I still voluntarily and willingly went to Allan's Music store to try out the keyboards.
Late nights often put me in a depressive state of mind. I wonder if there is any studies done in it?
There is so much I wish to tell you, but I just couldnt.
Ok, going back to sleep. It's almost 2am. I have just completed 2 pages, 500 words of the Haydn essay. YAY!!!
The last few days of the week has been quite hectic for me. Have been reaching home at 3am in the morning.
It was Father's Day (in Australia) yesterday, and so COSDU has organised a celebration for Fr Mckenna, our chaplain, and of course, a good chance to socialise with the others although I am not a good socialiser and so, socialising functions usually end up late with nice souls giving us a lift back home. Thanks Denning for the trip.
Indeed, there are really many nice people in St Francis Choir. The thread on the bottom of my choir gown has came off. There is nothing I can do, since I am alone in this foreign place. Fortunately, Wendy came up and volunteered in helping me to sew back the thread, and offered to wash the gown for me, knowing that I am a foreign student in Melbourne with no kins in this land so that I can have a 'fresh new gown' for the performance at in Geelong next Sunday. Well, I guess these small but big gesture (decipher what I am trying to say) really makes me feel at home in the choir, although I am the youngest member in the choir. And not forgetting Marilyn and Teresa who offered to give me a lift from the city to the Suburbs (Geelong) this thursday and Sunday respectively. I am really thankful for them. I am really looking forward to the performance of Gounod's Messe Solennelle at St Mary's in Geelong. It is going to be my first big performance as a choir member of St Francis and as a choral member of the church and in my whole life (remember i was a violist)!
After mass, I was supposed to attend the combined rehearsal at 2pm for the performance, but decided to give a skip to compensate for the loss time due to over socialising for the past 2 days(though I feel bad about it) to start typing my essay due on 19 september. However, Felix called and asked me out for lunch although I suspected his intentions for asking me out for lunch. Seriously, no one would be nice to ask this boring guy who lacks social skills for lunch unless there is a motive for it. Haha. Please dont get me wrong, I am not upset by him. But rather, I would prefer him to tell me his real intentions of asking me out for lunch (to help him choose a keyboard for his own use after lunch) than just merely asking someone out for lunch. Unfortunately, I had my lunch before he called, but I still voluntarily and willingly went to Allan's Music store to try out the keyboards.
Late nights often put me in a depressive state of mind. I wonder if there is any studies done in it?
There is so much I wish to tell you, but I just couldnt.
Ok, going back to sleep. It's almost 2am. I have just completed 2 pages, 500 words of the Haydn essay. YAY!!!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
A conversation
I was talking to a friend in MSN regarding this relatively 'high profile' person whom we know. High profile because of his/ her success in life and what he has achieved. It all began because I found something interesting in the person's blog, the similar topic on the feeling of emptiness in my previous blog. Please note: I wont disclose the person's name or attempt to give any clues about the person we are talking about.
It struck me that even a person with all his/ her acheivements and successes in life would feel empty. Why? I shall give the person whom I am describing as X. I do not know X really well enough, except for some casual exchanges, but I do hear lots about X because of his popularity in the group which I am in, both positive and negative things.
X has lots of friends, an extremely charming figure who impresseses one with his/her wealth of talents. X is loved by his/ her organisation he/ she leads. X has everything, doing very well in his/ her field of studies, and yet the feeling of emptiness. What struck me the most is the suggestion which my friend gives " X needs to take [his/her] friend more seriously... forever floating around... and having too many friends is not a good thing..."
For me personally, I am the total opposite of this person X. I do not have the charisma, talents and the profile of this person. I am more of an introvert though I am now opening up myself to others more compared to who I am 5 years ago. A quiet person who wont be able to catch the attention of anyone in a group. Of course, a person like me wont be able to attract more friends than X. As what my friend suggested ' having too many friends is not a good thing', maybe it's really a blessing in disguise. Please dont get me wrong, I do admit that we should have as much friends as possible, but sometimes, we have so many friends that we do not know which group to 'entertain', or have to give our bit of self to each social group.
For me, though my social circle is small compared to X, I must say I do treasure my friends though I might not be able to express it or show it. So to all my dear friends (you know who you are), you will always be treasured by me!!! :D
It struck me that even a person with all his/ her acheivements and successes in life would feel empty. Why? I shall give the person whom I am describing as X. I do not know X really well enough, except for some casual exchanges, but I do hear lots about X because of his popularity in the group which I am in, both positive and negative things.
X has lots of friends, an extremely charming figure who impresseses one with his/her wealth of talents. X is loved by his/ her organisation he/ she leads. X has everything, doing very well in his/ her field of studies, and yet the feeling of emptiness. What struck me the most is the suggestion which my friend gives " X needs to take [his/her] friend more seriously... forever floating around... and having too many friends is not a good thing..."
For me personally, I am the total opposite of this person X. I do not have the charisma, talents and the profile of this person. I am more of an introvert though I am now opening up myself to others more compared to who I am 5 years ago. A quiet person who wont be able to catch the attention of anyone in a group. Of course, a person like me wont be able to attract more friends than X. As what my friend suggested ' having too many friends is not a good thing', maybe it's really a blessing in disguise. Please dont get me wrong, I do admit that we should have as much friends as possible, but sometimes, we have so many friends that we do not know which group to 'entertain', or have to give our bit of self to each social group.
For me, though my social circle is small compared to X, I must say I do treasure my friends though I might not be able to express it or show it. So to all my dear friends (you know who you are), you will always be treasured by me!!! :D
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