Wednesday, June 24, 2009
On Short+Sweet technical crew as sound engineer for the first two weeks of the play. Fun, but tiring. At least LaSalle is close to many good eateries and I run around a fair bit, so I think I'll live.
And going back to the school I shouted at so many times to follow my instructions, I don't even want to think of the many ways I can lose my voice. I hate that school. But, it's all to cover the cab fares I've been paying in this while. I've been lazy recently and opt for taxis more so than buses or MRT, mostly because taxis are faster and more comfortable. XD I'll be taking buses more often now, I hope.
Meanwhile, I'm trying to keep track of a to-do list before I leave. And I haven't been following it dilligently, which I should be, and it's barely 2 months to my flight! Ack! ACK!
Labels: Rantings
Oddy played the keys | 8:26 PM |
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Monday, June 15, 2009
20th Birthday
Much, much better than last year's. And good thing it was, for this is my last birthday here before I fly off.
Morning was spent at Botanics - Pretty place, but the sun came down quite quickly, and I perspired quite quickly. ML, Shelby and I went to run around in the National Orchids Garden while the others decided to laze by the picnic spot. We in the Orchid Gardens went to the CoolHouse, a glass-house with aircon. Good thing we got there very quickly - heavy rain beared down on us really quickly. We had a little cabin fever and took a lot of pictures and videos in the mist. The tourists around us must've thought we were either cute, or really stupid.
Ran back home, and Kevin was there! With flowers! And a pretty card! :D So pretty!
Lunch was at Ichiban Boshi at Novena Square. XJ joined us, as well as Daddy, and later Eli. My goodness, the union of different friends was something I was worried about. But thank goodness for Daddy - he pulled a number of jokes to get everyone giggling.
Then we all relaxed at home until dinner time at Cathay! The dinner was good - but there were so many seafood dishes - with yummy good food....... I had 3 pieces of foie gras and I feel plumper already. -_-''
CAKE! Two cakes! Yummy yummy cakes! One for me, one for ML... no, actually one was for the restaurant but singing in the restaurant does not equate to fun. So we had two cakes at home!
Hmm... tomorrow, airport for ML, and I wanna go to the Da Vinci showcase! But I should be preparing for the US Embassy interview on wednesday too, hmm?
Labels: Life and Living
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Sunday, June 07, 2009
DMAT the 2nd, Graduation 2009
Video made by me. Video taken by SP. Pictures grabbed from all over FaceBook.
4 hours, many Premiere Pro crashes and much clicking.
Don't ask for the source file. I deleted it - took up too much space, and I like it the way it is. I just kept the video.
Of course, copyright of 'Graduation' by Melanie C.
Labels: Music, The Academy
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Graduation
Bragging rights ensue, right?
No, that wouldn't be right. It would be the time one steps up to a podium and says his or her thanks, like at the Oscars and the Grammys.
But, I've said my thanks to the people who have helped me, and returned the congratulations to the friends who have graduated with me. And for those I couldn't catch after graduation, Congratulations to you! We all made it!
It was a bit of a pity that not the whole DMAT congregation could make it. It would've been awesome if we all did a jumping shot together, as a whole group of us! But for those who made it, it was great to see you all there.
So, what's next for us lot? I know there's NS, university and college, but I do hope that we crazy DMAT-ers can meet up one last time before those who are going overseas leave.
If I may be the wide-smiling idiot, I'll quote a familiar prose below and may those who recognize it laugh their arses off.
'As we go on,
we'll remember all the times we had together,
And as our lives change,
come whatever,
we will still be friends forever.'
Labels: The Academy
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Last Day
My goodness, just an hour ago, I was still in la-la-land and fast asleep.
Now I'm handling a class of hooligans students in a secondary school, who promise to be a little harder and tougher to handle.
The kids are blasting the works of a female rendition of 'Apologize' to heavy metal, to All American Rejects rock and pop favourites a girl had placed on her blog.
My head hurts.
Ah well, at least these kids are managing themselves all right. Under the existing teacher's instruction, they could do as they wish, with only two golden rules - low volume and no visiting banned sites - so they're doing all right with YouTube.
I would be posting about graduation, but I'm using the school iMac for now. There's no wireless connection here, and I can't access my pictures on FaceBook (a banned site here).
For their last day here in school, they would definitely be a bit loose. That's why I'm worried about the next class to come - a Normal Technical class who are the real hooligans. I've been told that they needed a firm hand to bring them down, or else the saying 'If you can't beat them, join them' would apply.
This, and one more class at a primary school, marks the end of a 3-month stint with elchemi.
It's been a fun run, though with some sour moments, but it's all part of the job. There were good kids, there were bad kids, there were good teachers and there were those with PMS every day.
The job's pay may not have been the best, but catching up with old friends, re-visiting past schools I visited and learning some pretty useful skills along the way (instilling discipline being, by far, the best lesson amongst the rest) made it worth more than the paycheck.
And now they want me to go back to the office after the primary school. I have a feeling that my day would have quite a funny ending... or a good ending if they treat me to dinner! :D
After this, it's two months to Berklee. I have lots on my agenda to clear, lots of things I want to see and do before I go, and a few more things that I need to do before I go.
My flight's been confirmed, 23 August, 11:30pm at Terminal 3. Airbus, yay!!
I see a kid with his legs on a chair. Hmm... should I get him to put his legs down? Maybe. Or maybe not, I feel lazy.
Labels: Life and Living, Rantings, The Academy
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Tired...
A number of things have been happening of late. It still feels like I'm schooling, waking up at early hours and sleeping at really late hours. Still feeling rather sleepy at this hour in the morning at home. Tempted to miss the mixing workshop entirely.
Graduation Speech Training: Good news and bad news. Bad news first, I didn't make it. I won't lie and say that I don't feel anything about this. I am disappointed - had expected myself to be good enough to get it. I tried my best. I just didn't expect a series of unfortunate events (starting from my sisters playing the guitars at 2am in the morning and driving me to sleep in my father's bed, waking up at 5:55am to dad's alarm, looking ashen-pale at the breakfast table, getting a large load of work pushed at me at work, felt really sick when I got to the SPCC, went to the toilet and vomited bile, and to have my nose bleed right after that) to totally sway my confidence, and strength, that day.
The good news is, a number of major changes have been made to the script, the biggest news is that one of the important guests we have to greet by name wasn't coming on the day, and someone else is. And we don't have that person's title or rank. And, the lecturers are now throttling the guy who's the Main speaker with all the stressful stuff. As for me, I get to sit back, watch and take mental notes without too much fuss. XD And, as course medalist, I just need to walk on stage and be pretty, without having to memorize words. I still have my victory on Graduation day.
And I made a number of good acquaintances too. Will be checking the online webcast whenever I can, and rooting the speakers on!
Star Trek: Now I know what funny hand signal I have been doing in school is: The Vulcan greeting! XD It's funny to do that now and see people doing it back - and seeing those who can't do it try really hard.
Work: Two girls called me 'pregnant'. There was a boy who insulted my ass (quite literally what he said) in front of his class. Heard another boy in the same school talk about 'sucking balls' and saying the 'F' word in class. Dealt with kids with attitude problems. Did I mention about the fight I had to break up, and the numerous arguments between kids that I had to settle?
I'll be a really bad mum at the end of all this. XD Or a good mum, in the aspect of discipline.
On the other hand, work in the office is fine - The only present challenge is to absorb different commands and requests from more than one person, and finishing them as fast (and well) as I can. I realize now that I'm a terrible writer, trying to write my own testimonial and failing very well to do so. XD Ah well, it's room for me to improve.
Fanfiction: I realize that I haven't written anything solid for a very long time. I tried my hand at it recently, but I failed again. XD I need to exercise my brain a bit more, somehow.
Friends: Met up with Cici, Reb and YW for dinner at Waraku, on the same day of graduation speech training. The good food and company helped cheer things up, and all the catching up too.
Further Studies: A lot of things are still left untouched, and I have to sort them out. Thank goodness I'm ending work next Friday, so I can go wrap up all the tedious stuff I have to do. There's an interview at the U.S. embassy, immunizations that I have to get (jabs! >.<), and Keele to call to see if I can extend my scholarship.
So I can't be like my lazy sister who sleeps till noon everyday and goes to sleep at 3am - until I'm 20. I didn't realize the birthday's coming at all, but it's still quite early. I don't feel like doing anything. I don't feel excited about hitting the big 2-0. If anything, I'd only want to be better, fitter, healthier, and be much wiser and brighter.
Ah well, I'm ranting again. Now I need to get lunch. Hmm.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Star Trek?
Whee!
Watch while I go trekking!
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