Went for the Beautiful Sunday 'Stars & Stripes' concert by Singapore Wind Symphony at Esplanade Concert Hall with Zhao Xun, Ying Jie, Zhong Hong and Qin Da. The concert was great. They even played Benny Goodman's songs ! How wonderful ! Hahaha. After the concert, went to KFC and had dinner. Then went to the arcade to chill out. Decided to go home at 6.24 pm. Took MRT and alighted at Bedok. Took 222 home. Reached home and KFC again ! Lol !

When we have dreams to achieve, parents may think that we're just fooling around and think that whatever dreams we want to achieve are temporary rather than permanent. What's the point of having parents if they don't support us in this category. They only know how to nag at us the moment we reach home from school or out with friends. They say that they are doing it for our own good. Hey, to me, too much nagging kills the child ! Understand ? When we're in a foul mood, they won't leave us. They'll keep on asking stupid questions time and again. Irritating us. Can't they just understand us ? I see other families are having so much fun going out, talking and laughing. But all I've got are just naggings. Looks like my dreams of having an instrument of my own are cherished. I'll have to find work, earn and save money then.

Today's a boring day. Had plans to play my trombone with my friend at Bedok Reservoir Park but rain had to destroy our plan. Nothing to do at all. Watching the television ? Well, watched 'Beauty Shop' till it ended. So bored.. Hoping that I'll be buying my Bach Stradivarius Trombone from Band World. Hmmm, which should I get ? Model 42A, 42K, 42T or a double trigger bass trombone ? Opinions anyone ?

I just knew it. It's utterly a disappointment for me. So what if SYF is over ? Can't you all just maintain everything which you've learnt through the 4-5 months and band camps. As we played 'Overture No.1 for Wind Band' today, during speech day rehearsal, it was bad, really bad. After that, went to Mac's with Bing. Walked there under the rain. What great feeling but one thing is scary, there were clapping of thunders everywhere. Ran into shelter. We crapped alot at Mac's. Zheng De spat inside of his McFlurry and both me and Bing ate it -.- Went home at 6.18 pm.

Congratulations. You, PYMB deserved the Silver. Today, you guys and girls did a great performance for the 7 judges, including the composer of Overture No.1 and 2, Kelly Tang himself. We did Mr Poh, Mr Yap and the Alumnis proud and also the band teachers-in-charge, Mdm Nava, Ms Ng, Ms Goh and Ms Tan. We thank you deeply for your support and care towards the band. We were sad that we didn't get to stay back for the announcements of results. Went back to school and stayed in the music room. Then, went down to the foyer for our photo taking. Both me and Winston were waiting for the results anxiously. Then, the message was sent, we got... SILVER ! Both me and Winston were shocked and screaming, shouting to the whole band. The band too was screaming and shouting at the top of their lungs. Had a talk by Mr Poh and Mdm Nava. Looks like Gowtham will be the Assistan Drum Major after Aswan takes over from Wah Jing. After dismissal, went to 'Tropical' and bought a drink. Sat with Jacqueline and Charlotte and talked with them. Promised to treat them ice cream at Mac's. Gave them a treat and went home.

Photos taken after SYF.





Continue to strive, PYMB. Pain is Temporary, Glory is Forever.

It's been a really really long time since I've actually posted about how PYMB is doing or what I have to say to them.

It's been a really really long time since I've seen any leaders(except for majors) in the band. I don't hear any other band members or even comittee members pushing the band through, asking them to stay focus and keep quiet.

There's just 3 more days left to SYF Indoor Central Judging Display. Be very scared but enjoy what you're playing. In order to play and sound well, one should enjoy and feel the music. If you do, then you'll have goosepimples, seriously.

Although it's Indoor for this year, you all should at least show the amount of discipline which you all have shown last year, 2008. The attendance is getting from bad to worse. I don't see much communication like I used to see. I don't see the fun in everyone whenever there's band practice. Don't just turn up for band. Turn up, have fun and enjoy practice ! That way, you'll love band even more. What's the point of turning up for band if your attitude towards band is not there or even, to me, it sucks.

Just 3 more days and both me and Winston will leave the trombone section but there's still Speech Day's performance, so yeah. You guys will still see us in band. I can sense that you guys are improving and I meant, improving alot.

So, you guys better buck up for these 3 days. Feel, enjoy, play the music and not the notes only. Good luck and do your best, PYMB.