|*27th Sept'07*|

26th Sept'07




Went to watch the concert performance of Mozart's Le Nozzle di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) at the Esplanade Concert Hall. It was performed by the world renown Vienna State Opera and Conducted by Seiji Ozawa.





I was so excited when I saw this perfomance in sistic website. The ticket was expensive even though it was student price, but the concert was GREAT! The only minus point was my seat is behind the performers... the orchestra was right below. When the prchestra is playing, I can't really hear the singers as they are singing towards the hall, I was behind, that's why.. But then, I think the performers realised that there are audiences at the back so, they sort of change their position at times, and we could hear much better and the subtitle screen was in front. Haha... =X Seriously the performance was good. I should learn up some Italian.. haha.. =X

The booklet is 'classy'. haha..!

I was a little surprised to see the concert go-ers all in formal attire. Female in dresses and Men in suits, some w/o the coat but with a tie. Luckily I wasn't wearing jeans and shirt. lols.. but blouse and pants.. lols.. coz I went straight from work. There were only a few youngsters like me (very few). Weird, but there are quite a number of Japanese, maybe they are fans of the conductor.. haha..=X

Anywayz, I was glad that I decided to go for the concert, despite the price and having to go alone. The performance is worth it. =D

|*22nd Sept'07*|

XINg! celebrated my birthday after practice.. so sweet la.. haha.. We ended practice at 11:15pm, I was desperate to go home coz work is 8am the next day. We were preparing for a performance on sunday that's why. Then they called me over and celebrated my b'day (1 day late la.. nvm but most memoriable.. oops =X). They wanted to buy those stuff they usually buy when they celebrate our members' bday (those junk food), but can't as we needa sing on sunday, so D said we should have more healthy stuff but you know wad, my cake was a mooncake, and she bought ruffles and nachos.. but we cant eat them.. LOL.. so farnie la they'all... My teacher-friend, played bday song.. haha.. good to haf musicians around.. (not me la.. i dunno how to play=X). The last and Most impromtu b'day card. Creative! =D I like it a lot. Ooh, the things they write make me laugh.. HAHA! Thank You XINg! =D

So nice la.. must see it then know.. I can't do such things that's why..=)

|*17th Sept '07*|

The past weeks had been hectic , so is this week. Rehearsal tomorrow at VCH for Sunday's Performance. I can do it. I can Start the whole song well.. ohh pls.... Roarr!! To Sing solo in VCH is like Wao.. but the coward side will be like.. arghhs..=\ Nevertheless, I will try my best!

The Concert on Sunday will be good. Enjoyment guaranteed. 1st half of formal pieces and 2nd half of informal pieces. Guest perfooormers includes Winner of National A Capella Championships (All Fyne), NP Choir, NP A capella (Linkage), XING! and ME!! =x Pls do come and Support!

Some of the Pieces we're doing includes, One Sweet Day, I'll be there for you (Friends), Lonesome Road, Here There Everywhere and With a Little Help from my Friends (Beatles) and The secret Garden Medley (Musical). Plus 3 beautiful Spanish Pieces, 5 Hebrew Love Songs, and Simple Gifts, with F horn, Clarinet, Violin and Piano Accompaniment.

This Sunday evening @VCH, Doors Open at 7:30pm. Tix at $15 Each, Free Seating. Do Come!

ooh man.. gonna go 1 yr older vvveeerrryyy soooonnn....=\

|*9th Sept'07*|

2 weeks have passed!!!! I've survived my 1st 2 weeks of attachment at Singapore Botanic Gardens(SBG)! haha.. Actually it's not that bad. My attachment in SBG is 6 months. The 10 of us will rotate to different areas during the 6 months. For me, my 1st month will be in the National Orchid Garden[NOG] ( Nursery). To me I thought it'll be fun to be in NOG but its the nursery.. hmm..I'm not that attracted to Nursery work, but after 2 weeks, I realised that this nursery in NOG is a bit different from those outside. Well obviously its different rite.. there's only Orchids in here. duhs! My partner and I had been taught the different methods of pottings different types of Orchids. How to trim the roots and plant the orchids in so that it won't move, and also tying the orchid onto a fern bark.. and later the workers will tie them up on the trees. I've come to realise that to learn about Orchids, it is neverending, just like chinese characters.=.= There're just SO many "complications". U know.. things like hybridisation, crossing the plants here and there, doubling the chromosomes.. creating cultivars..etc. -.-" I read a bit about Vandas and its already a ton to understand, to think about the rest. =\ The names of the orchids can confused me the whole day.

But seriously, I can't imagine the pple potting the whole day, it's just plain boring. My friends up at NOG seems to have more work. I'll have my chance next month, gotta build up my body stamina... and it'll prolly be sunny next month too.. geeezz.. dun be surprised if I became a few shades darker.. lolz.. Nevertheless, it is a privilege to walk into NOG every morning on the way to work. Appreciating the orchids on display etc. =D

Besides being busy with my attachment, I have a performance coming up in 2 weeks. Been invited to perform with the SP Voices for their upcoming inaugural performance at VCH. Trying damn hard to find time to learn everything and MEMORISE everything. All because I was too slack b4 my attachment. =X I believe the concert will be good. The songs are great, the quality is better than you know.... and hopefully the external group I'm in will be able to perform the medley from a musical......although we're facing some doubts. It'll be a breakthrough.