I hope this mad season is over quick. Quick and painless, just like... Ok nevermind. I realised that there was a bad joke coming, so I guess it's better not to say. Yes, there are still some things which come out of my mouth and I don't even think about it before it does. As Winston Churchill once said and I quote, "We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out".
Hmm... Right now I'm thinking if I should do Tea's little quiz thingy.
Hmmm......
10:59 PM
Straits Times ya'll are soooo harsh.
I enjoyed myself, so I guess I have no complaints.
OH great. Tomorrow is recording..
Screw recording, screw ST, screw common tests.
Yes Simin.. this is a rant..
2:28 PM
Ok so here it is: what I think of yesterday's performance.
The Cast:
- Candice De Rozario
- Eleanor Tan
- Eu Jin Hwang
- Jonathan Lum
- Leow Siak Fah
- Leslie Tay
- Siong Hui Xuan
- Tan Si Min Josephine
- Tan Shou Chen
- Windson Liong
A freak laboratory accident turns a scientist invisible. In his unseen state, he sees his life in a new story.
The first play. de Rozario's performance was great, despite her character being blind, and not being able to use her eyes to convey the message. She definitely stood out more than Eu Jin in this one. We also see the first of Jo Tan. Boy is she a brilliant comedienne (and I loved the way how she came out of the cardboard box... brilliant). Shou Chen also complimented her character well, also the first we see of him (in comedy).
A Delicious Pretense
Just how often do people lie about themselves on the internet? A strangely mismatched couple uncover the truth - over a glass of chendol.
A cast of three is enough to bring across a kaleidoscope of emotions, and those emotions speak this one message: you don't have to be someone you're not. Eleanor does extremely well here, almost stealing the show from the rest of the actors. 'Almost' because of Shou Chen's hilarious performance as the dude in the coffee shop.
The Tale of the Pretty, Pretty Princess
Meet this beautiful Princess who is a plastic surgeon. One day, her wondrous Prince steps into her clinic for a nose job. A satire about the beauty of love, and the love of beauty.
Hui Xuan is absolutely gorgeous (and hilarious) here. Jo Tan is here again as the narrator, who interacts directly with the characters. Another cast of three, but enough to put up a stellar performance. Hui Xuan's character came of as your shop window mannequin, but the audience still felt emotions from her character. Not the strongest performance from Jonathan Lum though.
Peter & Pierre
A young man, Peter, confronts the figure of Pierre - his older self, to resolve the traumas of the last forty years.
Perhaps the most interesting pretense, yet one of the weaker performances of the night. Leow puts in a secure and assured performance, characteristic of the veteran. Leslie Tay however, dwarfed in comparison with his performance of Peter. In my opinion, it was quite disappointing.
Sunset Bloom
A couple on the verge of splitting up, rediscover and rekindle the love that first brought them together.
Such a sweet story this is. Excellently played (because it reminds me of JY's style). Eleanor, Hui Xuan, Eu Jin and Jonathan all had excellent performances; their characters were able to convey the most accurate emotion to such a heartwarming story of love and second chances. Excellent use of space and props.
Singapore Boys
Going through the rites of Basic Military Training (BMT) on Pulau Tekong, Justin faces up to love, loss, and the meaning of buddy-hood.
Shou Chen's portrayal of Justin showed that he isn't just a comedian, he can play serious roles as well. Your typical Singaporean play, mocking the establishment that is National Service. The ensemble, which included the ladies-which-guys-miss-during-NS, was very entertaining. Here we see Jo Tan again, and I have to say, she stood out (not for reasons which you think every guy thinks about... no... that one had a tinge of sarcasm in it).
And so
Best miniMusical: It's between Now You See Me and Sunset Bloom. I can't choose.
Best Actor: Tan Shou Chen. Versatile actor.
Best Actress: Jo Tan. She only played comic roles, but it was still enough to show what a talented actress she is.
9:55 PM
So later I shall give my views on it, but for now, all I have to say is that it was a fantastic show.While I'm still feeling bored, I shall give you an inside peek into the press corps for iMUN@AC 2008.
OK.1:21 AM
Ahhh yes... The end is near everybody. Unfortunately for me though, I'll have to testify that I am pretty screwed ahead of the coming common tests. Many things have been on my mind lately. I really wish I was older so IB exams would be soooo over. Well, like it's always been, is just another dream.
Like all other dreams we have, it yearns to belong to our reality. It cries out to us for the chance to realise our true potential. Probably the only reason we hold back is because we have fallen into that ever present trap of skepticism and fear. The reason our dreams don't come to fruition is a culmination of different factors. We just have to hope that these factors fall into place for us. For those that we can control, well... it's always worth a shot. I'm not shooting anything (no innuendo intended) for now...
7:31 PM
We always want the things we can't have, and we realise that we might not ever be good enough to have that. But it's important to dream big.
At some point, dreams will come true. Maybe not in the way we expect it to be (because honestly when does that ever happen?), but when it does happen, we just have to be aware, and open our eyes.
10:01 PM
As requested...
1.What's the connection between you & the last person that called you?
Shiru. My boss/friend/want-away desk partner
2. Do you ever turn your cell phone off?
No.. never
3. What happened yesterday night?
well I stoned, and stoned, and stoned.
4. When did you last cry?
I don't remember actually.
5. What is your favorite thing to eat with peanut butter?
Bread? haha...
6. What do you want in your life right now?
To do well for my exams (especially IB exams)
7. Do you carry an umbrella when it rains, or just put up your hood?
Umbrella.
8. What's your favorite thing to have on your bed?
Pillows.
9. What bottom are you wearing now?
Black pants.
10. Whats the nicest text in your inbox say?
It's from a friend's friend, and it's long... so no way... =P
11. Do you tend to make relationships complicated?
Probably unknowingly yes. I try not to though.
12. Are you wearing anything you borrowed from someone?
No.
13. What was the last movie you caught?
Narnia - Prince Caspian
14. What are you proud of?
The fact that I'm still alive, even after 6months in IB.
15. What does the oldest text message in your inbox say?
it says -- "I know it is. And you're absolutely crazy, if you woke up just to worry. On the other hand, ah huh, i was asleep. I can't quite remember what i said so oh wells"... boy am I uninteresting...
16. What was the last song you sang out loud?
Rob Thomas - Streetcorner Symphony
17. Do you have any nicknames?
Yessss.. One of them is prominently displayed in my tagboard, the other is my msn nick.
18. What does your last received text message say?
From some unknown dude - "How?"
19. What time did you go to bed last night?
2am?
20. Are you currently happy?
Somewhat. I'm easy to satisfy you know.
21. Who gives you best advice?
There was someone... not anymore.
22. Do you eat whipped cream straight from the can?
No.. disgusting
23. Who did you talk on phone last night?
No one.
24. Is anything bugging you right now?
YES...
25. What/Who was the last thing/person to make you laugh?
I don't know. It probably happened in iMUN.
26. Do you wear toe socks?
Nahhh.
27. Who was the last person you missed a call from?
My mother.
28. Have you ever had your heart broken?
Yes.
29. What annoys you most in a person?
Nothing, really.
30. Do you have a crush on anyone?
Probably. =P
31. Have you ever done cocaine?
No.
32. What is the colour of your room?
White
33. Would you kill someone you hate for a billion dollar?
No.
34. Do you believe in the saying "talk in cheap"?
Yes... Very much indeed.
35. Who was the last person to lay in your bed?
Me?
36. Who was the last person to hug you?
I can't remember. Do it half the time in church.
37. What do you want to say to the person you have a crush on?
"Damn are you hot. Wanna go out some time?"
38. Do you have a life?
Nooo... haha
39. Have you ever think someone died, when they really didn't?
Err.. no..
40. What is the reason behind your profile song?
It says what I feel... in a song.
41. Who was the last person you saw in your dream?
I don't remember! I don't remember lots of things actually.
42. Last time you smiled?
Thats probably all the time.
43. Have you changed this year?
Well yes.
44. What are you listening to right now?
The TV.
45. Are you talking to someone when you doing this?
No. No one talks to me. *sniff*
46. Do you walk with your eyes open or closed?
No it's always open when I'm walking?! But I can close my eyes when I swim.
47. Is there a quote you live by?
Not one in particular.
48. Do you want someone you can't have?
Perhaps.
49. Have you ever played an instrument?
Err... lots?
50. What was the worst idea you've had in the week?
Writing a fashion article for the iMUN newspaper.
51. What were you doing last night at 11.00pm?
Uhhh.. watching TV?
52. Are you happy with your love life right now?
I don't have one.
53. What song describe your love life?
Chocolate - Snow Patrol
54. Does the person know that you like him/her?
Nope.
55. Who always makes you laugh?
Lots of people.
56. Do you speak other language other than English?
Err... Chinese and err.. dialect?
57. Are you blond?
Used to be.
58. Whats your middle name?
Andrew
59. What are you doing tomorrow?
Going for a camp.
60. What do you think you are like?
A moron.
61. Who will you choose to die with?
That person will come along when the time is right.
62. Where have you been today?
Bukit Timah for piano lesson, then school for iMUN.
63. What game do you play often?
Need for Speed?
64. Who are you missing right now?
Someone, some people?
65. If you've to choose between friend & love, who will you choose?
Friend.
66. What are you doing right now?
Your ***... LOL this quiz la duhhh...
67. Which primary school are you from?
Maris Stella High School
68. Name 3 colours that you like.
White, Black, Red.
69. What emotion you like to show?
Happiness.
70. What is life to you?
Life is a stop over where we get tested about our ability to love and be loved, and this stop over only lasts as long as it's supposed to last. Trust me, things rarely last as long as they should.
71. If you have something troubling you, what will you do?
I'll tell someone I can trust about it. If not, I'll just keep it to myself.
72. Who did you last chat in msn today?
Bingei.
73. Who do you admire the most?
Michael Phelps.
74. Which month are you born in?
January
75. How are you feeling right now?
Tired.
76. What is the time now?
10.59pm
77. Where are you now?
In the living room.
78. What colour did you use to dye hair ?
It was bleached, not dyed.
79. Why are you doing this test?
Same reason why Bush sent so many troops to Iraq - because he was bored.
80. What do you do when you're moody?
Do other stuff.
81. At which age you wish to get marry?
Any age is fine.
82. Who is most important to you?
God.
83. Do you think you have enough confidence?
I have thick skin. Is that counted?
84. Who is the person you trust the most?
I'm not saying.
85. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after a rain?
I prefer sunshine.
86. If you can have a dream come true, what would it be?
To pass IB. Yes I said that because studies is the only thing I can think about right now.
87. What is your goal for this year?
Pass all my exams and get at least 32 points. Yes my standards are low.
88. Do you believe in eternal love?
Do I believe in what??!??!?!
89. What do you love?
Family, friends. Playing the cello and piano etc.
90. Do you really think its Global Warming now?
Well. Perhaps.
91. What feeling do you hate the most?
Heart-break.
92. Do you cherish every single friendship of yours?
I try to.
93. Do you believe in God?
Yes.
94. Who cares for you the most?
My mother.
95. What do you think is the most important thing in your life?
Friendship is important. So is my future.
96. Do you hate this quiz?
It's killing time so I have no complaints.
97. What have you regretted doing in your whole life?
Nothing big... Except quitting drama!
98. What would you feel if no one no longer cares for you?
Dead.
99. What if your stead two-timed you?
I'd die.
100. Who would u sabo next?
Lets see. No one laaa... Whoever is just as bored as me will probably do this too.
10:32 PM
Today was... A good day. Accentuations was alright. A few mistakes here and there but I thought the audience enjoyed themselves. Carnival... well, it's an interesting piece, so I'm pretty sure the audience enjoyed it. I know I enjoyed playing it. Right Shiru?
Then went for dinner with Mark, Tea, Coffee, Claire and Louis. Louis and Claire had to go, and the rest of us just bummed around for an hour or so before we decided to leave. Yes, as Mark says, we have no life...
1:18 AM
On a lighter note, today was the last rehearsal before...
Accentuations II - an afternoon of Chamber Music
Saturday, 7th June, 3pm @ Lee Foundation Theatre, NAFA, Tickets @ $8...
I have to say, it was quite amusing at times. I shall not go into the details, because only a certain desk partner will 'care to share'.
Quote of the day: "Could you make your 'cuckoo' longer?" (in reference to the movement Le coucou au fond des bois, The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods)
11:18 PM
The words holiday or vacation have related meanings in different English-speaking countries and continents, but will usually refer to one of the following activities or events:
- A general leave of absence from a regular occupation for rest or recreation
- A specific trip or journey for the purposes of recreation / tourism
- Official or unofficial observances of religious/national/cultural/other significance, often accompanied by celebrations or festivities (public/religious holiday)
I should be blogging about this perhaps... on the last day? The fact that I foresee the amount of time on my hands in the coming few weeks, I therefore have come to the conclusion that I should blog about it now. But first, like all typical angsty teenagers do nowadays, I must complain.
WHAT KIND OF PERSON HAS A HOLIDAY WITH SO MUCH HOMEWORK?!?!?!
Ok done.
Lets now look at the definition of holiday (provided by Wikipedia, therefore written by like-minded people who also have no holiday, e.g. teenagers)...
The first point, in my opinion is valid (for the average person). For students, it should read -
"A general leave of absence from a regular occupation to an irregular, and hence extraordinary, amount of homework".
The next point is also somewhat valid, but in a more appropriate setting, it should read -
"A specific trip or journey for the purposes of retrieving materials (e.g. textbooks, files) from the locker".
And the last point, well let's not go there.
So I suppose that our teachers have been right all this time when they tell us not to trust Wikipedia.
Now you know...
11:00 PM
If you had one wish, what would it be?
Mine would be to screw Music HL and run away from Singapore, and live a carefree life.
Wait... That's more than one wish.
You know, we always take a bit more when we're given a little leeway. It always happens doesn't it? Boy do we piss people off when we do that. I for one should know.
12:44 AM
Have you always had the feeling that you wish you had seen something earlier? Like "man I should have known". You know? Oh too many times it has happened and over and over again has it hurt me.
For example, I should have known that my current CCA wouldn't/doesn't need me, and I could've spent more time in the CCA which I left after 3 weeks.
So sickening I tell you. The other CCA is sooooo much more fun la. Now all I can do is brood over it. Well done.
Oh well. There're other ways to make my life a little (emphasis on 'little') more fun.
10:01 PM
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