My Music, My Soul

I'm back!

2011-11-22T13:19:00.001+08:00

Oh noo, I haven’t updated for months. Please forgive me for that, been having my exams. But they ended today. :D I’ve been wanting to write so many things. Had so many thoughts about many many things but first there were exams, second my broadband died. But anyway, I’m back. :D

Birthday List :D

2011-09-07T23:17:00.001+08:00

Birthday Wishlist :D

1. Superman T-Shirt (white one) :D

2. Teddy Bear (:

3. Bucket B

4. Checkered shirt (preferably red one)

5. Paul Frank T-Shirt

6. Hairbands

7. 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzle (I like cartoons :D)

8. Angry Bird Beanbag toy

9. Bodyshop stuff (strawberry flavoured)

10. Math-related books

(not the educational type. E.g: God Created the Integers, Stephen Hawking [by the way, I have that one already])

I know, it's not very nice to write a list of things for people to get you for your birthday. But it saves a whole lot of hassle if you did plan to get me something, doesn't it? (:

Apologies

2011-09-04T10:56:00.000+08:00

I know I haven't updated for an extremely long time. I always have the feeling of writing an immensely long blog post after certain events and reading stuff online but there just isn't enough time anymore. :( I envy the times in high school when I can just go on and on about my day saying how busy I was, but clearly not as busy as now that I don't even have the time to even blog anymore. I have so many things to say, so many things to note down so that I can look back at my posts in the future and think about those stupid little things which I fretted over but wasn't really worth all the fretting. (:

A quick summary of my raya holidays. (:

Saturday: Came home from school.
Sunday: Sent mummy to the hospital. Went to pavilion for dinner and to get house singing stuff.
Monday: Spent 7 hours in the hospital.
Tuesday: Lunch at Prego, Westin with Shaun.
Wednesday: Study all day long.
Thursday: Putrajaya with Horng Sheng
Friday: Ikea,The Curve and dinner with Shaun.
Saturday: 2 injections (Hep B and Cervarix) and 1 hair cut.
Sunday: Back to school.

Quite a productive holiday I would say. Studied a good amount of stuff - finish my math homework, studied loads of chem and wrote econs essays. (:

The next three weeks will be hectic. House singing in two weeks, the next two weeks will be crazy. Sleepless nights and endless piles of homework. I hope I don't fall sick again. :/ And then, trials will come after that. Then, AS is coming soon. :O

Oh well. Life. (: Gonna study chemistry now before going back to school. Bye. :D

Summer Holidays

2011-08-08T15:31:00.000+08:00

The holidays are ending so soon, have to go back to school this Sunday. :’(

Holidays so far…

Outward Bound School Lumut
Harry Potter 7.2 @ Pavilion
Jog For Hope @ Taylors
Joyce and Yi Ying’s Sleepover
Actuarial Talk @ UTAR
Genting
MBS IU Day Performance
Shopping with Ee Wen
Captain America @ KLCC
HPV Vaccination
5W Gathering @ Dave’s Bistro One Utama
Hepatitis B Vaccination

And I managed to read through all my chemistry notes but well, doesn’t feel very effective though. Read a bit of economics too. (: Should make full use of this week before it ends. Then two more weeks to the Raya holidays. After trials, AS examinations are going to begin soon. Oh well. :/

Cheers,
Seow Wei (:

Some days...

2011-08-05T12:01:00.001+08:00

I don't really know what to do anymore. I wouldn't say it was something that happened today, but it definitely has been accumulated from the very beginning. Sometimes it feels amazing, sometimes I just feel like giving up. Having my amount of patience is seriously a godsend, or else i would have erupted some time ago. Some days, I look back and wonder if everything was worth my patience, some days, I look into the future and wonder if things are going to change, some days, I feel so elated that nothing else really matters anymore. Nope, these feelings didn't surface today, it did a few days ago but I didn't have the mood to write it down, so yeah. (: Back to studying. :D

Cheers,
Seow Wei (:

MBS IU Day Quartet - Explosive (:

2011-07-31T17:35:00.001+08:00

One month later..

2011-07-21T13:11:00.001+08:00

Oh no. D: I haven’t updated my blog for over a month. My bad. Well, I have no excuse to say I am busy because it’s summer holidays right now and I have been back from OBS for over a week. (:

So, what have I been doing for the past week? Planned to study but failed miserably. I tend to end up falling asleep every day while studying (on my bed), and I wonder why. :/

Went for Jog For Hope last Sunday. Did 6km without stopping, seems like I still have my stamina. The one thing I dislike about being back home is the eating. I haven’t been exercising but have been eating more than I will ever eat in school. It’s like.. food is so easily accessible here. Open the fridge, food, open the cupboard, food, open the drawer, food, on the table, food again. Oh well. (: Joyce and Yi Ying staying the night tomorrow, actuarial seminar on Saturday and Sunday then Genting from Monday to Wednesday, MBS IU Day on Friday and class gathering on Sunday. Next week seems far more interesting compared to the last. Yays. :D

Two weeks down, I don’t know how many more weeks to go. I will try to update more and with pictures this time. I shall go study now. :D

Cheers,
Seow Wei (:

I miss you dear. :’(

Prom - Madmen of Madison Avenue

2011-06-15T21:22:00.002+08:00

Kolej Tuanku Jaa’far Prom 2011 - Madmen of Madison Avenue

I haven’t posted about events for a really long time, so I shall start again by doing my prom post. (: My first prom as I gave up my high school prom to play for KLPAC last December.

Basically, we left school at about 11 30, reached at almost 2 00, went out to have lunch, get the prizes, do my makeup, hair and got back to the hotel at 6 00. Got dressed and all then sat at the registration table.

Me. :D

Xiao Ling and I.

We were in charge of distributing the corsages, boutonnieres and the roses. (:

I went off to look for my friends after sitting at my table for some time.

Elaine - my friend first in KTJ. (:

Mini group picture.

Joyce. <3 She gives the best advice. (:

Emmilyn. Chemistry buddy. :D

Chwin Wern. Double Math buddy. :D

The Ways (Weis) reunited. :P

Ah Horng. Green At Heart Boss. :P

Phanit. IU Partner-in-crime. :D

Shaun. Hee. :D

While counting the votes for prom royalties…

Back at my house. (:

Eewen. Bestie and Shopping Kaki. :P

Shaun. :D

Picture credits to everyone - taken from Facebook. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei :)

Aww (:

2011-06-02T17:46:00.002+08:00

別等到我消失了才後悔

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會發瘋似地找我？然後因為找不到我而難過？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會無數次的點擊我的FB，看看我留下的痕跡？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會認真地用心地看我FB裡的每一篇日誌？
然後理解我當初多麼地珍惜你？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會在半夜突然醒來，想我想到泣不成聲？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會每天開著MSN等我？當你看到好友上線時心中一陣緊張，以為是我？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會看那無聊的喜劇流淚？然後狠狠地想我？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會在街上走的時候想到我？想到蹲在地上痛哭？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會在最快樂的時候想到我？想讓我和你一起分享你的快樂？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，你會不會覺得你是想我的，其實你很在乎我？

如果有一天，我突然消失了，我一定不會回頭…而你要忘了我，繼續幸福地過你的生活！

是不是我真的消失了，你才會發覺身邊有個我？

是不是我真的消失了，你才會想起來珍惜我？

是不是我真的消失了，你才知道怎樣來珍惜我？

是不是我真的消失了，你才會感覺到當初我是多麼得珍惜你？

是不是我真的消失了，你才捨得給我一絲可憐？你才會明白你真的失去了我？

是不是我真的消失了，你才懂得什麼是真正的愛…….

:'(

2011-05-27T17:51:00.001+08:00

It just feels weird not going home for so long. For someone who is used to going home every weekend, I haven’t been home for a month. It’s like, home is so near, yet so far away. Been buried in exams recently. Finished my C1, C2, M1 and S1 already. C3 is in about 2-3 weeks time. It has been a horrible week, well, not horrible per se but judging by five days have passed so far and I had three terrible days. Oh well. :’(

I just felt like blogging because today hasn’t been a very good day to start with. It’s slowly getting better, had a piece of cake during break, had a good lunch (: , swam for an hour and I’m chilling now. Going to get back to studying very soon. (:

That’s all for today. Au revoir. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

(:

2011-05-25T16:38:00.000+08:00

I found these very [insert proper adjective]. :/

If all these that I've done can keep you away from me, it's worth it;
even though it costs me sleepless nights and tears.

As long as you're happy

One of the hard things in life is when you know inside your heart that you love the person, but you run out of reasons to fight for what you feel.

How true.

Hangyu ah hangyu. why so emo? :'(

(:

2011-05-12T23:21:00.000+08:00

When I'm with you,
eternity is a step away,
my love continues to grow,
with each passing day.

This treasure of love,
I cherish within my soul,
how much I love you...
you'll never really know.

You bring a joy to my heart,
I've never felt before,
with each touch of your hand,
I love you more and more.

Whenever we say goodbye,
whenever we part,
know I hold you dearly,
deep inside my heart.

So these seven words,
I pray you hold true,
"Forever And Always,
I Will Love You."

- Chris Engle

De-stress

2011-05-04T22:32:00.000+08:00

This is totally not the best time to blog considering the fact that there are exams coming up and not to mention the guitar festival which I have been working for about 3 months for is this weekend. I haven’t blogged in awhile, seems like I blog in periods of one month now, quite depressing right? Plus, I have this horrible urge to blog right now. It’s good thing that my first prep was quite productive, despite the rather horrible second prep which I literally did not do anything. Well, editing the guitar festival poster for the 20th time really doesn’t count anymore.

Anyway, it’s time to de-stress. :D Some updates on what has happened recently. Hmm. After term break, back to school, working twice as hard as before. :O Took the IELTS test for two consecutive weeks, headed back home for exeat, went for the WMS IU Day, had several trial exams (mechanics was so horrible :O), went to Lake Gardens for a project, went to TV3 for another project, did absolutely no shopping during the exeat, got a new handphone and not to forget numerous failed moments in between. That pretty much sums up what has happened since April 11. (:

Have you ever felt that there is something that you have always wanted rather desperately and you have actually achieved it several times, but after striving for so long, you don’t really feel like getting it anymore. You thought about it for some time, weighed the pros and cons, tried to make yourself crave for it like before, but it just doesn’t seem like what it has been anymore. It’s like when you have finally reached a stage where the cons prevail over the pros in over miles. Sophisticated huh? :P

You know what? I actually do miss blogging a lot. I still get those spur of moments where I think that that instant would make a great blog post. Unfortunately, I really don’t have the time to do it anymore. Maybe I’ll give myself one day every week to blog, in a way to de-stress and another way to pour out my feelings. Sounds good aint it? :D

Till the next time,
Seow Wei :)

KLPACSE :(

2011-04-11T20:28:00.000+08:00

It’s term break now. :D Well, it has been term break for six days but I have been so busy, hence the immensely delayed blogpost.

Yesterday was KLPACSE’s debut performance, a preview concert for Fantastikal Strings and it was awesome. The members are really an amazing bunch of people and the little kids are so cute. (: Thank you to everyone who came and supported us though it must have been hard to endure the awful Friday night traffic jam alongside the downpour of rain. And of course a special thank you to someone. (:

Okay, I wrote that a few days ago, so here the latest update.

It’s a week down for term break and I haven’t done anything productive yet. The horrible effects of studying at home. I think I am much more productive in school. :/ Anyway, yesterday marks the end of KLPACSE’s performances. We’ve been performing for 4 days, including one full-dress rehearsal, one preview concert and two actual performances. All the performances were awesome, the players did so well. (: I am extremely sorry that I have to leave so spontaneously. I didn’t know what to say when so many of you asked me why am I leaving. ): It’s just that college’s too far and my parents aren’t happy that they have to fetch me to and fro every week. It gets extremely exhausting after awhile and rushing here and there really doesn’t give me much of a mood anymore when I reach there for practices. ): Sorry guys. I will definitely visit more when I can okay? Don’t miss me too much. Thank you for the very thoughtful card, I will keep it well. (:

- Seow Wei

12th of March (:

2011-03-19T21:32:00.001+08:00

Hey!

I seriously haven’t updated my blog for an extremely long period of time. I feel extremely guilty. L Anyway, let me just summarise what has happened for the past… few weeks. (:

School has been insanely hectic with crazily packed schedules, assessments and tests. Plus, I have the guitar festival to plan. But then again, weird enough, I enjoy the hecticness if there is such a word. Why? Because I am not wasting my time doing unproductive things. (:

What else happened recently? Hmm, there was the Interact BOD Interview, several KLPac practices, exeat, IU week, Jay Chou concert and tests. (:

The busiest of all things has just ended - Battle of the Composers. Finals was last Saturday. Firstly, I was quite glad that we got through the auditions, well, all the instrumentalists got through, but that’s not exactly my point. Anyway, never having thoughts that I want to win surprised me when we got through the semi-finals. I never thought that I would make it that far, considering that the other teams were so strong. And the scary part was that we were up last for finals. It was quite terrifying and tiring at the same time.

Everything else went on pretty smoothly. Jay Chou’s concert was epic, I loved the video and the four seasons song medley. Oh yes, SPM results day is on the 23rd. I am not going back. :P I think that’s all I have to summarise about my life for now.

Last but not least, I must thank my awesome and amazing team mates - Shaun Wei and Wen Wei. (: The Ways (Weis) FTW. :D

It ends with an awesome beginning. (: 12 of March. <3

- Seow Wei

Ecstatic

2011-02-23T18:31:00.000+08:00

19th of February:

Hey! I finally have time to blog again. I have the first two periods free today so I kind of have nothing to do, other than having to study for tests and prep to do. (:

It has been an immensely packed week and it will end tomorrow! (: Gala night auditions, Chemistry practicals, BOTC practices, Battle of the Composers auditions, Youth Guitar Festival meetings, IU Day preparations, Gala Night rehearsals. I think I haven’t been back to the house during break the whole week. Contradictorily, I am quite glad that I had so many things to do. :D

23rd of February:

Aloha. (: I wanted to blog on the 19th but I think I was busy or something. Today was an awesome day, that’s why I am blogging now although I think I have some things to do. :P

It all started with double pure maths when we did proving for trigonometry. Did I just sound like a complete nerd? But anyway, I love doing trigonometry proving, it’s one of the most awesome math things to do. :D Then, economics was also very enjoyable. This is the first time in two weeks that I could actually go back to my room during break, so that was great.

Plus, I think this is the first time I actually could understand almost everything in Chemistry class. This sounds a tad bit irrelevant but we had spaghetti for lunch. :D Chemistry practical after school was fun too because, well, the experiment went on great and my calculations were completely correct for the first time. :P Then, I got to go for running after chemistry. Though the run was not as great but it made me feel great after that. (:

Sorry, little things make me happy. :P

- Seow Wei :D

Smile. (:

FOBISSEA + BOTC

2011-02-14T22:36:00.003+08:00

Happy Valentines Day people! (: I haven’t updated my blog in awhile. Well, now I rarely update my blog don’t I?

I shall tell you what I have been up to lately. From the 11th to 13th of February, I attended the FOBBISEA Chamber Music Festival at Alice Smith School. It was quite a good experience, of course I love KLPAC more, but still, it was a great 3-day-experience. We had a lot of Alice Smith students, several from Jerudong International School, Brunei, several from my school - Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar and four from The Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

I played in a Piano Quintet, specifically Piano Quintet No.6, Op. 37, Polonaise by Luigi Boccherini, with two violinists from the MPYO, a violist from Alice Smith and also a pianist from Brunei. Practice sessions went really well and we finish the song on the first day itself, so on the second day, we practically had nothing much to do, so we were just sitting around doing nothing all the time. I had a great time in a jamming session with several other people before our festival group picture too. (:

I’m currently preparing for Battle of the Composers in my school, a, obviously, composing competition. My auditions are on Wednesday and Friday. *fingers-crossed* And on Saturday, our school is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary Dinner at Legend Hotel, so I’ll be near Wesley! :P

Currently drowning in piles and piles of homework too, but specifically, double maths work.

Oh well, that’s all I have to say today. Tomorrow is a public holiday! :D Enjoy yourselves. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

End of CNY break (:

2011-02-08T22:58:00.004+08:00

The Chinese New Year break is over! I don’t know why but I feel like this year’s break flew by very fast, how about you? School begins tomorrow for me. Not officially, but I have to be back in school tomorrow. (:

I didn’t really spend time at home this break. I was either out with my friends or back in my hometown. School is going to be rather hectic in March. I seem to have every weekend occupied in March and only one unoccupied weekend in February. ):

I can’t really say that I miss home because I come back practically every week, though only for several hours on Sundays. This is extremely random but I do miss the smell of fresh laundry and the ambience of my room. ): Oh, and I have loads of stuff to bring back to school tomorrow! Three instruments, several soft toys, two pillows, comforter, lollipops, photos, camera, boxes and boxes of stuff. :P

I don’t have any inspiration to blog right now, so, this is the end of the post. :P

I’ll share a poem I wrote instead. :D

They wished that time would freeze,
At this perfect moment,
Leaving them in absolute merriment,
As there is nothing else they will need,
Because all they wished for,
Is to have happy recollections,
That sketched their memories together,
Which could last forever.

-Seow Wei (:

Chinese New Year '2011

2011-02-03T20:08:00.001+08:00

Chinese New Year this year is the same as always, boring and hot but still, I like being back here. Reminds me of my grandmother. (:

Here are some pictures I took on the first day I came. (:

My grandmother’s bicycle.

Bougainvillea. (:

Other random pictures.

Reunion Dinner! :D

Day 1, Chinese New Year.

Lion Dance!

CNY Cookies and food! (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Happy CNY (:

2011-02-02T17:09:00.001+08:00

I have been blogging rarely nowadays. Sometimes, I have this urge to blog but the thing is, I can’t find the drive to blog. Nowadays, I don’t know how to start writing a post nor do I know how to end it. My blog posts seem very meaningless to me. (:

On a lighter note, it’s Chinese New Year, so, Happy Chinese New Year people. It’s the time of the year to celebrate a festive season together and enjoy those cherished moments which does not come often. Treasure every moment you have with your family, relatives and loved ones. Have a great holiday! (:

- Seow Wei

Without Saying Goodbye

2011-01-30T21:05:00.000+08:00

Hey people! I am finally back in KL and I will be here for about 12 days, well, not including the days I have to go back to my hometown though.

After school yesterday, I went out with Esther! (: At night, I watched “National Classics” with my cousins and my brother.

Programme:

1. Cello Concerto in B minor (Dvorak)
2. Symphony No.9 in E minor - “From the New World” (Dvorak)

It was an awesome song choice, AWESOME. I love Dvorak! (:

The performance was not amazingly incredible or something but it was still great. A great way to kick start my holidays. My favourite symphony of all times! :D I should have brought my Dvorak CDs to KTJ so that I can listen to them. I think I have a lot of things to bring back to school after the Chinese New Year break. (:

Anyway, I have to get back to my homework. I have piles of math homework to complete and Chemistry to revise before going back to school. ): Bye! (:

Oh, I wrote a song, here it is:

Without Saying Goodbye

Verse 1:

I remember the times we lay,
Under the azure sky,
Laughing at our stories.
Now, time flies,
I stare into darkness,
Only left with memories,
Memories of our used to bes.

Chorus:

When the sun dies,
When the moon arise,
When the stars shine,
When you leave and fly,
To the furthest point of the sky,
And I sigh, wondering why,
Why didn’t I say goodbye?

Verse 2:

I cry,
Because I left her,
Thinking that I can make it up,
But all my thoughts were lies.
I apologize,
That I stayed away,
Until she closed her eyes.
I cry,
Knowing that she cared for me,
I never thought it’ll end this way,
I apologize,
For bidding farewell,
Without saying goodbye.

Chorus:

When the sun dies,
When the moon arise,
When the stars shine,
When you leave and fly,
To the furthest point of the sky,
And I sigh, wondering why,
Why didn’t I say goodbye?

I apologize,
For bidding farewell,
Without saying goodbye.

I wrote this with my memories with my deceased grandmother. Sincerely, I wrote it for her with my deepest apologies. I never expected to win, seriously. It was just, I suppose, pure luck?

I shall share a bit of the story since Chinese New Year is near. Every year, I go back to my hometown during Chinese New Year and often during school holidays. My grandmother passed away when I was in Form 1 and I really regret not spending enough time with her during her last few months. She was staying at my house when she had cancer and it was a long story. Her situation got really terrible and there was really no cure. I can’t believe I never went into the room where she stayed although I was at home. I was scared, I don’t know what I was scared of. I regret, I regret extremely deeply. I could have gone up to her and said “Hi grandma, I’m home from school!” when I got home everyday, but I didn’t. I love my grandmother and yes, I knew she loved me a lot too. Now, I go back to my hometown every year but my grandmother will not be there. I still regret, and now I feel depressed too because I rarely go back to my hometown anymore although my grandfather is still there. Well, at least I’m spending more time back there this year than the previous years. Appreciate people while you still can. Time does not stop for anyone. (: So, yes, the song is for her. (:

- Seow Wei

I apologize,

For bidding farewell,

Without saying goodbye.

MIA

2011-01-23T17:18:00.001+08:00

I just realized I haven’t updated for a really long time. Well, it is obvious that school is extremely busy right now, packed with stuff to do all day long although we had a public holiday on Thursday and today’s a Sunday.

I would describe KTJ as so far so good, everything is doing good. Induction night was really funny, haven’t danced in public for a long time. I have been drowning in math homework every single day. Currently, writing two songs and just finished writing a set of lyrics for Battle of the Composers in my school. (:

Tonight is a musical/drama sort of thing in my school, so us 6th formers have to go tonight, so I have no time to do my homework. ): Oh well, I’ll update more when I have time. Holiday is next week! I’ll be back in KL! (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Barcelona, Spain to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Day 10)

2011-01-12T13:00:00.000+08:00

Day 10.

Goodbye Spain.

VAT refund stamping place is at the far right corner of the airport.
The money returning place is one floor below.

We were stuck in Doha Airport for 5 hours as we had to transit there.

The stuff there were as mentioned in my previous post. The one about playing cards and all. (:

All in all, it was a fantastic trip. I will not visit Spain again but will definitely not miss a trip with the awesome people! (:

- Seow Wei

Zaragoza and Barcelona, Spain (Day 9)

2011-01-11T13:00:00.003+08:00

Day 9.

From Madrid, we headed to Zaragoza (325km) on the way back to Barcelona (305km). It was a total of 630km back from Madrid to Barcelona. So we were practically travelling the entire day. So, not a lot of pictures today too.

Zaragoza is an extremely small town. We visited the Basilia del Pillar and La Seo Cathedral.

We were given about 2-3 hours for shopping but trust me, there is NOTHING there. The best place was the El Corte Ingles, which required about 45minutes of walking. After visiting the sites, please just leave Zaragoza and head on to Barcelona.

If there is still time in Barcelona, SKIP DINNER AND GO SHOPPING. It’s near La Rambla, but remember, I said that you have to run for 30minutes? Yes, RUN.

The luxury brands close at 8.30pm sharp, so make sure you reach long before that. Or else, you will end up like me, walking to every shop and looking at the shops close before my eyes. ):

The other shops like Zara and Mango close at 9.30pm while El Corte Ingles close at 10pm. You can do your VAT refund if your purchases are above 90.15 Euros and you can combine receipts in certain shops like Zara. The refund is around 10-13%.

Hotel - Rafael Bartelona. Yes to in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel was AWESOME. Best hotel we have stayed in.

We stayed up until 12am talking and using our devices although there was Wi-Fi in the room because we got so used to going to the lobby for the Wi-Fi.

- Seow Wei

Madrid, Spain (Day 8)

2011-01-10T13:00:00.004+08:00

Day 8.

We headed on to Madrid, the capital of Spain.

Bullring.

Then, we went to the Royal Palace. A must visit because it’s such a beautiful place. Unfortunately, we couldn’t take any photographs inside. ):

We saw a cola truck!

And a guy playing a song with the wine glasses. Extremely talented.

Do you know this sign?

Don Quixote. (:

Barnabeu Stadium, Real Madrid’s home. (:

Look at the extremely long queue to go inside. And you have to pay 15 Euros per person for a tour inside the stadium/

Sorry for the lack of photo after this as we were given 3 hours for shopping at Plaza del Sol.

If you are looking for luxurious brands, there are none in Plaza del Sol. Perhaps, you would have to run for 20 minutes to see a Loewe. So, believe me and take a taxi to Serrano. EVERY luxury brand is there, you name it, they have it. (: The prices are about 30% - 40% cheaper in Malaysia. The taxi ride will cost you about 5 euros without traffic jam and around 8 euros with some traffic jam.

Plaza del Sol is extremely packed with people at night.

So, be extremely careful with your belongings.

Hotel - Auditorium. The biggest hotel we’ve stayed in. A very nice place but no in-room Wi-Fi. They have Wi-Fi at the lobby and 4 computers which you can use for free.

- Seow Wei

Toledo, Spain (Day 7)

2011-01-09T13:00:00.002+08:00

Day 7.

We travelled from Badajoz to Toledo.

In Toledo, we had a walking tour to see the Alcazar de Toledo, Puerta del Sol Square, Alcantara Bridge, El Transito Synagogue and Toledo Cathedral. Also, we visited the San Tome Church. The places do not allow cameras, so not many pictures here.

Toledo is famous for their swords. (:

Jun and swords.

Panoramic view of Toledo.

- Seow Wei

Lisbon, Portugal (Day 6)

2011-01-08T13:00:00.002+08:00

Day 6.

Still in Lisbon, Portugal.

We visited the Jeronimos Monastery, one of the sites classified by the UNESCO World Heritage.

Outside the Monastery.

The famous Portuguese Egg Tarts. Only has one shop near the Jeronimos Monastery. The BEST Portuguese Egg Tarts I have ever eaten in my entire life.

Then, we headed to the Belem Tower. We saw 5 green O Smart cars!

Belem Tower.

The view around the place.

Jun and I were chasing this duck! (:

Then, we visited the Baixa. You can see Malacca on the map. (:

The Alfama district, the oldest district in Lisbon.

Can you recognise this sign?

The narrowest street in Lisbon.

From Lisbon, we travelled back to Badajoz, Spain and we spent the night there.

The horrible place does not have Wi-Fi as well. 1 Euro for 10 minutes, 2 computers at the lobby.

If you walk for about 15 minutes from the hotel, you can get to a shopping street which has a lot of shops - Zara, Mango, Stradivarius, Pull and Bear et cetera. (:

- Seow Wei

Saturday, School?

2011-01-08T08:36:00.001+08:00

Hey people. (:

Another little update as my classes only start at 9.50am,it’s around 8.00am now on a SATURDAY. Yes, indeed, we have classes on Saturday but they end at 1.00pm. So, I’m just rotting in my room now but thank goodness we have internet connection and the sixth formers can use their laptops in their rooms and the sixth form centre.

I guess it’s pretty okay here, already had some lessons yesterday. Oh, when you thought you left high school, it’s high school all over again. Uniforms, rules, CROSS-COUNTRY plus curfews, bedtimes, prep time (2 hours a day) and all sort of other things which we don’t even have in high school. We had our cross-country training yesterday, almost all the houses were training, so the whole school was full of people running around. We ran two rounds, which would be around 5km? I don’t know.

We have House Night tonight by the swimming pool so I can’t go home. But I’ll be home tomorrow! Unfortunately, I’ll only be home-home at around 3.00pm and I have to reach school by 7.00pm again.

Anyway, that’s all I want to say because I’m really sleepy now. Bye! (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

Lisbon, Portugal (Day 5)

2011-01-07T13:00:00.003+08:00

Day 5.

From Seville, we travelled to Lisbon, Portugal - 389km away.

The wind was extremely strong. Look at Jun!

Looks like Tchaikovsky has dominated Portugal. (:

Did we learn this in Undang?

Lisbon, Portugal.

After that, we headed to the most west point of Europe which is in Portugal. It is near the Mediterranean Sea. The WIND feels like a tornado. Seriously, it was SO WIND.

Look at my HAIR. -.-

Beautiful sunset.

The Inferno! Looks really scary. :O

Respect the fences?

We headed to the hotel after that.

However, hotel does not have Wi-Fi. They have 4 computers on the 1st floor. 1 hour of internet is 3 Euros.

- Seow Wei

KTJ (:

2011-01-06T23:01:00.000+08:00

Hey friends!

I'm currently in my dorm/house/hostel, or anything you might want to call this place. It's the second day and almost time to sleep. *yawns* I didn't sleep early last night so I'm really tired right now. My deepest apologies for this boring post as I am extremely bored. Just finished two sessions of prep, about 2 hours in total studying Math. Trial lessons start officially tomorrow and we have cross-country training before dinner tomorrow! ): Thank goodness I get to go home every week. Oh, people here are really nice and friendly. And if you have any friends studying/staying here, I won't mind helping you pass a message or say "hi" or something. (: Oh well, that will be the small update I have for now, I really want to sleep. Goodnight. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

Cordoba and Seville, Spain (Day 4)

2011-01-06T13:00:00.002+08:00

Day 4

We travelled form Granada to Cordoba (English spelling).

Cordoba is the capital of Muslim Spain and the most gorgeous place to visit in Andalusia.

We entered the Mezquita. It is quite a long walk from where the bus stopped to the Mezquita.

The Mezquita is the most accomplished monument of the Umayyad Dynasty Great Mosque (Umaiyah).

We had to walk past a long bridge.

And we got to see beautiful buildings. (:

On the way to the Mezquita, the long stretch of road.

The Mezquita!

One of the statues.

Guess what this is? Fire hydrant? (:
It’s a mailbox!

We also visited the Patio de los Naranjos.

Jun chasing a pigeon!

The beautiful place. (:

The bridge once again. (:

Then, we continued our journey to Seville.

Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de Espana, Seville.

Cathedral of Seville.

Stealing Wi-Fi from Starbucks. :P

Giralda Bell Tower, Seville.

Some buildings we saw on the way.

For dinner, we watched the Flamenco Dance Show

Day 4, Hotel Alcora. No to in-room Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi available at the lobby. (:

- Seow Wei

Granada, Spain (Day 3)

2011-01-05T13:00:00.004+08:00

Day 3:

From Alicante, we travelled to Granada, which is 351km away.

We visited the famous Alhambra Palace.

This is the panoramic view of Granada.

Alhambra Palace. It is a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, once the residence of the Muslim King of Granada.

You can see the Arabic writings on the walls.

One of the buildings in the Alhambra Palace. Resembles the Taj Mahal. You can see the reflection of the building in the pond.

One of the ceilings.

The view from the Alhambra Palace.

The amphitheatre!

The Garden of Eden. It is made with inspiration from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The beauty of the garden couldn’t really be captured by the camera because it was big and well, it was hard. (:

The tour guide taught us how to differentiate sour and sweet oranges.

Another beautiful building. We saw two people sketching this area on their sketch pad, they drawings were magnificent.

The beautiful sky seen from the Alhambra.

Beautiful flower. (:

It was already night time when we left the Alhambra, so we went back to the hotel after that and had dinner in the hotel. (:

TIP: Do not lose your ticket in the Alhambra. You have to use it TWICE in the place.

- Seow Wei

Valencia and Alicante, Spain (Day 2)

2011-01-04T16:25:00.000+08:00

Day 2.

From Barcelona, we headed on to Valencia, which is about 400km away.

Before lunch, we had an orientation tour to see the Town hall and Quart Towers. Also, the Cathedral of Valencia.

We had the famous local dish - Paella (pronounced as pa-ya-ya) for lunch.

Spain is famous for their oranges. Unfortunately, a lot of their oranges are extremely sour. Most of them are exported to Britain to be made into marmalade. (:

The old guy behind Jun is actually pushing a CHAIR. (:

The Arts and Science Complex Museum. Complex indeed. Their architecture is inspired by a whole load of stuff, I can’t really remember except for the fish bone thing.

Hot air balloon!

Jun with the pulley system, just like in Physics. (:

Security guard house. Futuristic!

After that, we headed to Alicante and reached at night. (:

Can't remember the hotel. But there was definitely in-room Wi-Fi. (:
The hotel was located about 5 minutes from the beach.

-Seow Wei

Barcelona, Spain (Day 1)

2011-01-03T23:07:00.000+08:00

I’ll try to finish typing everything today and tomorrow so that I don’t have to do it in college. I doubt I’ll have time to do it then.

Spain Day 1

We left Malaysia at around 9pm and reached Barcelona at around 7am in the morning (GMT +1).

There are 41 people in our tour, around 8 or 9 families altogether. We have families from Sarawak, Penang, Perak and Kuala Lumpur, not forgetting 2 children of a family who studies in UK who joined us for the tour.

About 1/3 of the tour is made up of children (children as in child of parents, not as in little kids). The youngest was a 10-year-old while oldest was in their mid-twenties. The rest of us were between 13 to 23.

On the second day, we introduced ourselves one family by one family led by our tour guide. It was a great tour altogether. The best tour I have ever had in my life. Although we were a large group, the people were disciplined and we were rarely unpunctual. We made loads of friends too. (:

Anyway, here is Day 1.

Barcelona airport.

JUN! (:

Barcelona sightseeing.

Smiley rock-thing. (:

More sightseeing stuff.

La Sagrada Familia.

Interior of La Sagrada Familia.

SUDOKU! Adds up to 33 every direction.

Can you find your name?

Park Guell. Looks like cookie houses. (:

Some church? I really can’t remember the name.

In the evening, we headed to La Rambla. There is the famous El Corte Ingles departmental store there as well as Hard Rock Café. To reach the street of branded goods, walk North for 30 minutes when El Corte Ingles is on your right. (:

If you don’t want to shop for branded goods, you can have some food in Hard Rock Café. There is also a very nice market located there, but it’s about 15 minutes walk. You might have to ask your tour guide to bring your there. There are many interesting shops around. (:

End of Day 1.

Day 1 Hotel: Novotel, Barcelona. Yes to in-room Wi-Fi. (:

Stay tuned for the other days as I will give you some great advice about shopping in Spain and some other things. (:

- Seow Wei

命中注定，

认识你，

只是一场美丽的误会，

一切的发生，

纯粹是因我们的巧遇，

其实，

能遇见你已经是很不可思议了。

Year 2010

2011-01-01T06:31:00.001+08:00

Year 2010 has been one of the best years of my life. (:

1. Prefects.

We started off in a rather rocky path. Many things happened but everything was fine afterwards. The return ride home from the external camp is one of the most precious memories in my life. I really believe that it changed us all. We do have to thank the person who started the whole incident. :P

2. LEO.

Well, I was accepted this year. There were several things which happened but well, I got in. Being a part of the projects were enjoyable. Amazing Race with Lik and Yu Ken, sleeping over in school with two of them, Ee Wen, Miss Leong and Madam Nurul was exceptionally funny. We ordered Mc. Donald’s in the midnight and asked for ice-cream, then realising that the school gate was closed, so the delivery guy had to throw the food over the fence. LEO Forum was great fun as well. (:

3. Ensemble.

I am really proud of the ensemblets, they are an awesome bunch of musicians. Although they miss practices, don’t bring their stands, lose their scores and a whole bunch of other things, but they have never failed me even once for any performances. It has been a great performance year, thank you so much for cooperating with me, listening to me, staying back after school and let’s not forget the flowers for my birthday. (:

4. KLPACSE.

It seemed like it has been ages but actually it was just a few months ago. Do you know that it is actually a good thing when sometimes, you go to a place where other people do not know anything about you, but share one similar interest? The little kids there are just so cute and being in a team to nurture future musicians is just very awesome. Thank you for believing in me and giving me one of the best opportunities in my life. (:

5. KLPAC Orchestra.

The friends here are all very friendly and talented. Together with another orch violist the other day, we were singing and playing around UNTIL we forgot our cue to perform, went in late and got scolded. :X We continue singing and dancing to all sorts of stuff backstage during intermission and also snack on all sort of food anytime we can eat. :P The greatest experience ever. (:

6. Concert.

I didn’t want to join the ensemble for concert this year because I wanted to dance. But nah, I couldn’t. You know why. (: I was asked to play the piano instead of the cello. Well, I was alright with it because I didn’t have to carry the heavy case to school. :P Somehow, I became the emcee (long story). Don’t blame me for the atrocious script with the lame jokes. I only wrote the non-lame parts. At least we decided to delete the “Wesley-wood” part. THAT was just cheesy.

7. Birthday.

I think that this year’s birthday was one of the best birthdays ever. Perhaps I do not really like being with too many people. We went to Hakka Restaurant for dinner, walked around shopping malls, watched “The Incredibles” in Esther’s house, and took loads of photos. And that’s the thing! We don’t need fancy parties with millions of people or expensive food. Just us is enough. (:

8. SPM.

Its over for good! I have been hoping for this for a long time. I have always wondered how it is like to finally finish SPM, but my emotions failed me. Oh well, at least it’s over. (:

9. Decisions.

In Year 2010, I made many decisions. It’s not a choice but something you have to do when you are 17. University course, college choices, foundation/pre-u studies, scholarship choices and everything else. Remember to think very wisely about every decision you make, consult your family and friends, there may be many sleepless nights but never make the wrong turn because it will affect the rest of your life.

10. Spain and Portugal.

Like I said, I wasn’t very into the trip in the first few days because I had to spend every night on the internet doing some stuff for some stuff back in Malaysia. This is the biggest tour I have been so far, we had 41 people altogether, from 8-9 families. There were loads of people around my age as well so it was actually quite fun. Sadly, we only got to know each other really well on the last two days. On the last night, we talked in the lobby until midnight although we had to wake up at 5.30am the next day. We had to wait in the Doha Airport for 5 hours to transit from Barcelona back to Kuala Lumpur. So, we spent around 3-4 hours playing cards. We were so noisy at the airport! We were somehow shooed from the restaurant alongside the whole of the tour (men in one table, ladies in one table, and children in another table), so the children ended up sitting on the floor playing cards while waiting for boarding. There were 8 of us, Dobson, Daniel, Stefanie, Jun, Emilie, Derrick, Jonas and I. We played that crazy killer/mafia game and were so noisy! We even refused to leave the game, telling our parents “one more game!” when it was almost boarding time. Our biggest age gap is… 13 years. :P The oldest being 23 and youngest being 10 years old. I will never forget this trip. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

KTJ

2010-12-28T04:32:00.003+08:00

Ola from Spain again. (:

If you were wondering how I am blogging when I am on holiday, you know la, during tours, there is a lot of traveling on the bus. So, every time I wake up from my naps, I will write something. You know la, when you have nothing to do, you will think of a lot of things to write. So, I'll save them up and wait for the night when I reach the hotel to post them. (:

We're on our way to Madrid now. The guy is not sitting in front of me today. ): Someone else took his seat before he got up the bus. Oh well.
I am finally in Madrid. This is by far the biggest hotel we've stayed in and finally there is Wi-Fi. Though we only get it in the lobby, it is still better than the past few days. 6€ for an hour of Internet? No way!

I am now at the lobby near the reception. There is this old man playing the piano and he's really good. I just heard his rendition of Ballade Pour Adeline. It's very fancy but it suits the atmosphere. Now, if I can just stay at the lobby a little longer... (:

Anyway, I am finally prepared for KTJ. After the long hours of traveling in the bus, I accept the fact.

Good night. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

Merry Christmas (:

2010-12-28T04:26:00.001+08:00

This is a long overdue post as there were no Wi-Fi in the hotels for two consecutive days. -.-

Merry Christmas from Portugal. (: Its GMT here, so we are still having Christmas.

This year's Christmas is very different. Although I spend every Christmas in a foreign country, it is different this year. We spent the morning listening to a few people talk about what Christmas means to them.

One of tour people was sharing about the Tsunami which happened a few years ago right after Christmas. I was actually in Port Dickson that day, thankfully we were safe as we returned before the Tsunami hit.

He is a volunteer who helps people who are facing tragedies. He talked about visiting the Tsunami site in Sri Lanka and how appalling it was to see dead bodies hanging on the trees.

Thinking about that, don't you think that life is extremely unpredictable? You might be on a joyous holiday but when a tragedy hits, what can you do? You cannot ask the Tsunami to stop and rewind time.

For those who have ever thought of putting a full stop to your lives, think again. Why should you be so selfish? Thinking only about your own welfare and not caring how others feel? How will your parents feel? How will your friends feel? Every person who leaves Earth impacts the world no matter how insignificant you think you are. If you plan to leave, you will never know how your future will be like. Instead of worrying, why not just go ahead and strive for it? There are so many people in the world who hopes for a chance to live but people in the world are suiciding because of stupid, naive reasons. What's wrong with them?

Look at the LEOs who died in the rafting event. I don't know them, but we were shown a slideshow and video footage of them during the LEO forum dinner. It was really tragic. After watching, although I didn't know them, I felt very sad. Their friends and family were sobbing. They were great people who didn't deserve that ending to their lives. But they couldn't avoid it from happening. I believe that they will be great people in the future, but we will never know that now.

Today's Christmas taught me that there is still so much in life to go through and every challenge is just a stepping stone towards a great life. (:

Merry Christmas once again. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

The Only Turning Point

2010-12-25T05:22:00.003+08:00

*cough*youknowtheresthishotguywhositsinfrontofmeinthebusandheisreallyreallyhot*melts*cough* (:

Anyway, it's four in the morning in Malaysia now, nine at night in Spain. We'releacing for Portugal. Two consecutive hotels with only Wi-Fi at the lobby is really horrible. *cough*thehotguyissittingbehindmeandthereisonlythetwoofushere*cough* But that's not the point of my blog post today. (:

Counting down to the days I have left - 11 days before I leave and head down to KTJ. I received the letter from them regarding which house I belong too and the time I have to be there. It is a little bit like the house-sorting in Hogwarts. Every house has their speciality and they sort you according to your interests and personality (you have a fill up some form about yourself).

I am scared. Scared of many things. I have never felt like this, not wanting to leave. Adapting to new environments have never been something difficult to me. But after being through so many things, I am really unsure how I am going to face this. Well, perhaps its just because I don't want to leave the SE. I am not literally leaving as I still get to come back every week,but really, am I going to be able to come back every week? What happens if I have activities in school or trips? I can't afford to miss any rehearsals as it's my job to make sure other people do not miss the rehearsals.

It all comes back to the start. I shall share a little story here. During the SPM trials, I received an invitation to go for the SE auditions from KLPac Orch. I pondered for a really long time, seeking advice from my friends. Firstly, it's between my trials, secondly, if I was going to KTJ, then I wouldn't be able to commit myself entirely. After consulting my parents, I decided to go. Two weeks after the auditions, I received a text saying that I passed the auditions. So, my first rehearsals were during the trials too. I was afraid of not knowing anyone because everyone knew each other there. But the people there were very friendly. I got to know them really well and we had great times every Sunday. Two days after SPM, I received a call asking me to help the senior orchestra out as they were lacking in cellists. So, there I went. The pieces were extremely difficult, perhaps one of the most difficult stuff in had to play in my life. I practiced so hard, the things I remembered doing last week was eat-cello-tv-cello-klpac. Basically that was all I did. For one entire week, I spent every night in KLPac. Luckily I had three extremely good friends there and we stick with each other all the time before rehearsals, during intermission and any other possible time. It is really a very different relationship compared to school friends but I don't know how to explain it. I had one of the greatest times of my life there with them. (:

During the last song of our last day, I felt an extremely strong gush of emotions which I never felt before. It grew stronger every note during the encore until the last note and the conductor asked us to stand up. Knowing that this was the first time but most probably the last time there hit me really hard because I really love them. (: They are a completely different bunch of people, our age range is really big, from 10 years old to perhaps 40+ but we could talk about anything. (:

Well, furthermore, I am waiting for that call. I know I wont get it because I couldn't even get the KTJ scholarship (yeah, I didn't get it). What are the chances for me to get Bank Negara?! But still, waiting for the phone call. It is the only way for me to change what is going to happen. The only turning point.

Cheers,
Seow Wei

The Road Not Taken

2010-12-24T15:26:00.002+08:00

I am currently in Granada, Spain, leaving for Seville and Cordova tomorrow. You don't have to scratch your head or wonder why the names are familiar because you've seen them in Form four history, some Islamic chapter about Turki Uthmaniyah.

Anyway, it's the first time I actually dread to go home everyday. *cough*Firsttimesomanygoodlookingguysaroundmyagetoo*cough*. (: Perhaps its because I have a lot of things to do back in Malaysia. I feel very uncomfortable having to leave unfinished business behind, but luckily I brought something here so I can use the Internet every night. Perhaps its because I know that I wont be able to live a life like I did previously.

The thought of leaving to an entirely foreign place with no previous acquaintances is starting to haunt me appallingly. I want to savour every minute I have left. I think I am very selfish sometimes when I hope that something happens to save me from everything. I don't know when but there was one day when I suddenly felt like I don't want to leave things behind, I want to have my weekday nights free to roam around nowhere, I want to be able to see my friends, I want to go for practices on Wednesday nights, I want to have tutoring in MPO, I want to be able to attend every rehearsal with the SE. Well, I do think I am very selfish. What to do? :X

I think back and wonder if I made the wrong decision. It's like that poem saying how the man travelled the road less taken, I feel like that man. The Road Not Taken. Somehow, you can't turn back and take the more trodden road because once you have chosen a path, you can't turn back. You can only strive through what is coming ahead of you and not look back.

Cheers,
Seow Wei

Principles

2010-12-23T05:27:00.000+08:00

I always have a lot of things to say but I can't find the right time and right people to day them to, which provides the reason why I blog.

Have you ever felt that everything that happens in life is somehow fated? Every step you take, every move you make (The Script?) will change your future no matter how big or small that decision seems.

There are a few perspectives to this. I'll use myself as an example. (Please excuse the narcissism)

I took the entrance exam to Wesley not because I wanted to enter the school. I just took it to accompany my brother. But after some turns, I ended up here. What might have happened if I didn't go to Wesley? I wouldn't have known my friends. Then who would have been in my place?

I almost didn't put ensemble as my co-curricular activity. So might have happened what if I didn't? Then I would be in some other club doing some other things. I could have been in some dance for the concerts and wouldn't have known the people there.

That is looking back, pondering the might have beens and might not have beens in life.

Sometimes, I think ahead. I know that this may sound awfully weird but have you ever thought about the consequences if you suddenly left, literally? You can just take your passport, cash, leave your house, hail a taxi to the airport and leave to some foreign land and never return. It's just one step away but you can think of the consequences, can't you? On the bright side, you leave all your problems behind, run away from your responsibilities and get to explore the world. But frankly, you're just running away, naive enough to leave your friends and family in sorrow, unable to contemplate about future problems that may arise.

One thing I always keep in mind is to always be grateful. I believe that everything that happens happen for a reason, all you can do is just accept the fact and live with it. Perhaps you failed some exam, what is the use of being depressed about the results when you can't turn back time? All you can do is work harder and hope for better returns next. Which also concludes the reason why I put all my effort into doing things. I do that because I don't want to regret. I don't want to look back into the past at some mistake and regret why I didn't do something to prevent it from happening.

Now, that's two of my many principles. :P To be grateful and to work with all your heart. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

KLPAC

2010-12-20T16:35:00.001+08:00

I never had this feeling before and I do not know why I had this feeling in the first place.

During the last song (the encore song), I felt rather emotional. Just a gush of feelings which hit me suddenly. When we were asked to stand up for the applause, that is a feeling that I will never forget in my life. Perhaps it is the fact that I know although it was the first time, it may be the last time.

Although I have only began practising with them since last Friday. We actually see each other every single day for several hours (about 4 hours everyday). I was incredibly scared on the first day. What if I sucked real bad? What if I couldn’t catch up? What if I didn’t have any friends? What if they were EVIL? Please ignore the last part, it was just a joke.

Anyway, I went for my first practise and got extreme shock. This is the first time I actually practised the cello really hard.

I will never forget the times when we rushed to the canteen and gobbled down our food.
I will never forget the times teasing Michelle.
I will never forget the times talking to Michelle and Stephanie.
I will never forget the times were we run back to the dressing room during intermission.
I will never forget stealing Michelle’s food and eating them with Stephanie and Eng Meng.
I will never forget the times when the cellists gather in the canteen for practise.
I will never forget the times when the cellists stand in a circle and tune their cellos.
I will never forget the times we ran from our SE performance to the orchestra performance.
I will never forget the times we sang and danced in the dressing room.
I will never forget the times the cellists sang “Hallelujah” while waiting for our turn to go in.
I will never forget the time my cello stopper had stage fright. :P
I will never forget the times we complained that our bottoms were PAINFUL.
I will never forget the times I got bow-poked.
I will never forget the times Chea Yin laughed at Michelle and I.
I will never forget the times we ran to the toilet during intermission.
I will never forget the time we had to take care of the little SE children.
I will never forget the times we joked around about crap.

I might have only been there for a week and a half but it really feels different. ):

See you guys one day.

(I have more things to say but I'm off to the airport. I'll say it in the future. :P)

-Seow Wei

Videos

2010-12-20T01:03:00.000+08:00

I actually have a lot of things to say, but I'm typing out my posts in advanced so that at least my blog doesn't go dead during the holidays.

Here are some videos. (:

-Seow Wei (:

2010-12-15T10:23:00.002+08:00

Ooops, I haven't updated in some time. Been extremely busy lately. My mom asked: Why are you even more busy now than when you're having your SPM? Aren't you supposed to be at home doing nothing now?

Well, I AM indeed more busy now, haven't been home for dinner for a week. Oh well, what to do? *blames college to be very far away* First and also final chance. I'm delighted to be given this chance though. It has only been a few days but I feel like I have learnt more than I have ever in the past few years. Made new friends, learnt a lot and found out that playing 4 instruments is something normal. :P

Sorry for being so vague again. ):

By the way, I can DRIVE now! (:

-Seow Wei

Shopping

2010-12-10T16:23:00.000+08:00

Argh, I was planning to go shopping the whole day today but my plans for the entire day failed.

First, I was supposed to go for my driving lesson at 6.45am. But I woke up with my uncured headache which began from yesterday at around 1.00pm. So, I woke up at 6.30am, called the instructor and went back to sleep, waking up at 11.00pm.

Then, I started cleaning the study room. After about 4 hours, I am finally done!

Haiz, had to miss my shopping session. Oh well, at least the room is clean now! I shall pack my bags later. (:

For today, I want to talk about HAIR!

How long is you hair? Do you wish to get a haircut to change your hairstyle? Have you ever thought that cutting your hair and letting it be swept off and thrown away is such a waste?
Some people out there have to shed their hair when they have cancer. What can they do about it?

What YOU can do is donate your hair for a charitable cause. (:

- Donated hair must be a minimum of 8 inches long (measure hair from just above the elastic band of the ponytail to the ends).

- Wavy/curly hair texture is fine—you may straighten hair to measure.

- Hair should be freshly washed and completely dry, without any styling products.

- Hair may be colored with vegetable dyes, rinses and semi-permanent dyes. It cannot be bleached, permanently colored or chemically treated.

- Hair must not be more than 5% grey.

I haven't found out exactly where to donate yet (in Malaysia), so if you have any idea, please leave a message in my shoutbox. (:

-Seow Wei

PETA

2010-12-09T13:18:00.002+08:00

Before that, plans for today!

[X] Driving Lesson
[   ] Clean my room
[   ] Clean the study room
[   ] Clear my books

Anyway, today's title - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals)

Everyone knows that Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, the talented twins behind The Veronicas, can be edgy (who can forget Jessica's faux-fur jacket that read "F*** Fur" on the back?), and they have taken the music world by storm with their snappy chords and catchy beats. The twin sisters—with their appealing blend of pop, punk, and rock tunes and their unique and daring fashion sense—set trends both on stage and off. But what's the one thing that you'll never see these stylistas rocking? Fur.

Topping the charts since their debut album, The Secret Life of …, these fierce fur foes posed for the ad to expose the secret life of animals raised on fur farms. Undercover video footage of animals on fur farms revealed that rabbits, minks, foxes, and other animals were crammed into tiny, filthy cages before they were slaughtered. Many animals on fur farms are skinned alive, and some of them remain alive for up to 10 minutes after they've been skinned.

Rabbits, who are timid and gentle animals, are pulled out of cages by their ears and shot in the head with handheld electrical devices—often multiple times—causing them to scream like human babies. Every year in China, millions of dogs and cats are also bludgeoned, hanged, bled to death, and skinned alive. Their skins, which are often deliberately mislabeled, are made into fur coats and cheap shoes and sold all around the world.

As Jessica told The Daily Telegraph, "Death for these animals is a horror story … I admire the approach to the eye-catching photo shoots PETA [does] to get the important message out there."

Taken from PETA

Do you know what EVIL things they do for the fur on animals?

They make them stay in cages that are SO SMALL that they can't even step a back or two.
They are given meat products mean to be unfit for human consuming.
They are poisoned with engine exhaust from trucks to kill them.
Large animals have rods forced into their mouths and then are electrocuted.

And by killing them through electrocution, they are still concious for 10-30 seconds. Imagine being forced to die when you are still concious.

Do your part today by taking the fur-free pledge:

I've taken it. (:

There are many other ways to show your support towards PETA. But I think that starting with the fur-free pledge would be good because not everyone is ready to be a vegan, nor is it easy to tell people to give up McDonalds (McCruelty: I'm Hatin' It) or KFC (Kentucky Fried Cruelty). So, start with the pledge, learn more about PETA and see what you can do. Every individual counts.

-Seow Wei

2010-12-08T19:40:00.001+08:00

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS

Presenter : The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Artistic Director : Joe Hasham OAM

Executive Producer : Dato’ Faridah Merican

Featuring : klpac Orchestra & Choir

SYNOPSIS:

With the year drawing to an end and Christmas fast approaching, it is time to get in the spirit of the season and start celebrating! klpac ends the year with a music extravaganza.

After last year's acclaimed production of Handel's Messiah, the klpac Orchestra follows up with another Christmas offering featuring 60 musicians under the baton of beloved Music Director & Resident Conductor Brian Tan. Adding to the splendour of the concert is a choir of 60 singers led by Choral Director Susanna Saw.

Candlelight Christmas is filled with all-time favourites from the classics to popular tunes of today such as Nutcracker Suite, Away in a Manger, O Holy Night, Let it Snow and O Come All Ye Faithful.

Some will be performed by the orchestra while others together with the choir. It will be grand concert with a few solos and some special arrangements thrown in for fun and variety.

Dates:

17th of December - 8.30PM
18th of December - 8.30PM
19th of December - 2.00PM

Adult tickets are RM40 for side and RM60 for centre while students and disabled are RM20 for all seats.
Please come at 7.30pm to watch the string ensemble performing at the lobby as a pre-concert. (:

Please come and support klpac orchestra and choir, as well as klpac string ensemble. (:

-Seow Wei

END

2010-12-08T18:33:00.000+08:00

I really never understood how one is suppposed to feel after such a major event.
Oh well, at least SPM is over!

I have a ton of things to say and do.

Clean my room, clean my study room, pack my luggage, back my bags, change blogskin, play Bach Prelude 2, practice the cello, practice the piano, go shopping, buy shoes, do a jigsaw puzzle, watch television, learn driving, eat ice cream.

~~Burn my books~~

SLEEP

I actually kept a list of things to do after SPM, but I shall start tomorrow. Today is for sleeping and walking around feeling useless.

Before I end, SYLVIA! I know you are waiting for this:

John Loeillet - Giga
Beethoven - Allegretto in C minor
W.F Bach - Polonaise No.5 in E flat
Sibelius - Landscape No.1
Smetana - Album Leaf: No.3
Tchaikovsky - Octobre: Chant d'automne
Villa-Lobos - The Tide Came In: No.2

Alternatives:

Clementi - Allegro Assai: 2nd Movement (Sonata in G)
Haydn - Finale: 3rd Movt (Sonata in A flat)
Scarlatti - Sonata in C
Bruch - Sweesih Dance in F minor
Schumann - Traumerei
Bartok - Jack in the Box
Debussy - The Little Shepherd: No.5
Bill Evans - Time Remembered.

It's 2007-2008 okay. I left out some of the songs which I think are really not the song you want. (:

- Seow Wei (:

450th

2010-11-21T22:56:00.000+08:00

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My 450th post! Was saving for this.

All the best to the Form 5s for SPM. (:

I'll be back on the 9th of December! Will sleep right after Bio until the 9th. So, yeah. (:

-Seow Wei

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BNM Interview (:

2010-11-11T08:18:00.000+08:00

Had my scholarship assessment in Bank Negara Malaysia yesterday. This is different from the March one because this one is not advertised. Only high performance schools in Malaysia are invited to send in a maximim list of 5 students and BNM will shortlist and return with a letter stating who and when the student's interviews are.

I am not going to elaborate much today, will do that after SPM. (:

Basically, it was supposed to be four sessions, like the usual, but ours was merged into three:

1. Group Presentation
2. Personal Presentation + Interview
3. Essay Writing

The sequence of the assessments really depends on the time and amount of people.
One of the best experiences would be getting to know extremely intelligent people from different schools.

We had 7 people in total - two from Cempaka Cheras (Yoong Wei and Chew), four from Sekolah Seri Puteri (Aina, Mi, Izzati and Nabilah). Lets just say that academic results and extra co-curricular activities does not matter anymore because everybody is equally excellent.

I'll just end with some things to say for people who need them. Be extremely confident and passionate. You must really want it to get it. You have to research on BNM beforehand as well, familiarise with objectivies, mission, roles, organisation structure and departments. You must know at least ONE thing or trait which you have that can distinguish you from the rest of the people who went for the interview.

However, the most important thing is to be yourself. Don't try to lie, you will never pull through. You must know yourself very well, what you want, what you aim to do, what are your future plans, what do you like and what is your personality. When you are able to show your capabilities and the most importantly PASSION, it will not be much of a problem. (:

-Seow Wei

Trial Papers

2010-11-09T10:05:00.000+08:00

I've been sitting in front of my computer for one and a half hours getting all the trial papers that the school didn't give us and my eyes are HURTING so badly. =.=

Anyway, here are the websites which have the papers. (:

http://koleksisoalangelam.blogspot.com/
http://chngtuition.blogspot.com/
http://www.banksoalanspm.com/soalan.html
http://edu.joshuatly.com/
http://koleksisoalan.blogspot.com/

Have fun! (:

-Seow Wei

♥

2010-11-06T20:13:00.002+08:00

Bach Cello Suite No.1 - Prelude

Secrets - One Republic

(:

2010-11-05T17:03:00.000+08:00

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Firstly, I have FINALLY received the reply from the college and yes, I am accepted to KTJ! (:

KTJ Scholarship Interview starts from the 15th of November, so I'm most probably going then, don't want it to be too near SPM. (:

BNM interview is next Wednesday! (:

Oh, I began driving today too. (:

Well, my family kind of dumped me at home and went on a food trip around West Malaysia so I'm alone at home studying Sejarah and it's kind of driving me nuts. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

The End

2010-10-31T09:45:00.000+08:00

Happy Halloween! (:

I wrote this on Graduation Day itself but I didn’t have time to post it. So, here it goes.

I didn’t think I would cry but I did. Well, it wasn’t because I was sad to leave though. However, it doesn’t mean that I feel happy to leave either. Ironic?

Looking back, although I have only been in WMS for 2 years, I can say that this has been the best two years of my life. Listening to you guys talk about your lower secondary funny incidents, I may feel rather left out at times, but also quite happy that you have included me in the joy when you guys share the stories again. I felt like I was always there in WMS although I only had visualizations of all the things that happened from what my friends have always talked about.

I still remember the first day of school in Form 4. I was so scared! I didn’t know where to go or what to do. I just sat in the canteen and waited for assembly. Then, we were separated into our classes. I am rather glad that I already knew 2 friends from my class beforehand. One of them are Ming Hui, who has sat beside me for two years. (:

I still remember that Suan Yean and Sam sat behind us. Then, we were moved because Mr.Moore asked us why were the girls and guys separated into two sides of the class, literally. So, we were moved after that. Chris and Jasveer sat in front of us while Mun Hon and Hong Yau sat behind us. It was such a great time sandwiched between them because they are really funny people.

Starting off was the most difficult part as adapting to a community who has known each other for 3 years was a challenge. Nevertheless, I have to be grateful to have great friends who have stuck through until now.

Everybody had something bad to say about themselves, being naught, noisy or doing mischievous things. I have one too! Scandalous isn’t it? You might be wondering, the person who finishes all her homework every day, listens to every teacher in class and sits alone studying while the rest of the world is talking (haha, perasan. =D), has been sent to the PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE. And it was definitely for something I have done wrong, not that I wanted to go see her for something. Well, regarding what happened, that remains as something we know and something for the rest of you to find out. (:

Anyway, so many things have happened in this short period of time. Being a prefect was one of the best moments and that will be the things I will miss most when I think back about my high school life. I will never forget the bus trip back from the prefect camp this year. (:

To everyone I know, it has really been a great pleasure knowing all of you.

To 5W, thank you for being an AWESOME class. I will never forget Mun Hon’s contagious laugh, Joshua and Mun Hon eating in class and getting caught by me, talking to Suan about music, Ee Wen’s passion for all things sweet, Kevin’s XXY chromosomes, Zhu Chung’s incredible brains, Jia Jiet’s annoying sounds, Yon Sheng owning everyone in Add Maths, Yu Ken calling me XXL, Zhi-Yang who looks like a monkey, Suet Wah – The Loan Shart, Wee Cherng’s singing, Wei Jun’s jokes, Sam standing in front of me during assembly, torturing Jian Yi, talking and singing with Ming Hui and so much more. I am sorry if I didn’t mention everybody’s name but everyone will remain as someone in my memory.

♥ Seow Wei

Goodbye

2010-10-24T16:49:00.003+08:00

I've finally put it down. It's been a really long time.
I don't seem to feel like checking anymore.
I don't cringe when I hear that song.
Mentioning your name doesn't matter anymore.

Heck, I couldn't even remember your birthday.

(:

Done

2010-10-23T15:16:00.000+08:00

I have finally sent in my college application form and two of the scholarship forms yesterday after I got my forecast results. Now, I'll just have to wait for the confirmation letter from the college. (:

Sorry for the extreme lack of updates or pictures or anything else. Homework has been pilling sky high and the internet connection hasn't been any better.

Oh, I have some really funny things to say!

While typing my scholarship essay, I realized that one of my lines is really cheesy, so I asked my brother to come up with a better line which sounds less cheesy. He gave me this really ordinary sentence which wasn't appealing at all. After I complained, he said:"

"Either you have no cheese or you have so much cheese, you become lactose intolerant!

Then, I was writing a bit about my parents' jobs and my brother told me that the information was really boring. So, he suggested:

"My great Chinese ancestor was the banker of Qin Shi Huang!

Oh, I ACTUALLY wrote this in my essay:

"... I believe that I have contributed much to God, King and Country.

Yesterday, while I was on my way home from my mother's office (had to courier the application forms to the college), I saw this restaurant which made me speechless and I still don't know what to say. It gave me a very Sejarah-feel though.

"Restoran Wahyu Maulana

Finally, one of the comics I read in StarTwo today. Made me laugh quite hard. (:

"Cornish

Definition: Kinda like corn but not quite

- Seow Wei

Death

2010-10-17T19:07:00.000+08:00

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Today is Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin's death anniversary. The great Polish maestro also, my favourite composer of all times.

May he rest in peace.

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Myself?

2010-10-15T18:55:00.000+08:00

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Hey, I'm currently writing the college scholarship essay about myself. Who knew that writing about yourself can be so horrible? I get sudden inspirations for great ideas but then they just disappear when I sit in front of the computer trying to generate WORDS.

Alrighty then, back to the non-existent essay.

- Seow Wei (:

Clement's Barbecue

2010-10-10T09:47:00.002+08:00

Clemmy's Barbecue!

Talking. (:

Picture time. (:

Doughnuts!

After that, we went back into the house. The others were playing Mahjong.

Look at Lik teaching Vetton how to play Mahjong. =X

Left at around 11. (:

Sorry for the delayed post, it has been a really busy week (stuffed with homework and results).

- Seow Wei (:

Chem (:

2010-10-08T18:29:00.000+08:00

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We had the longest yet most fun chemistry lesson today! I really can't remember laughing so hard for so long in classes. Educational, entertaining and awesome.

2 hours and 15 minutes. (:

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- Seow Wei (:

Buffet @ Jogoya

2010-10-04T17:33:00.003+08:00

Dinner @ Jogoya
30th of September

Cocktail (:

Food! (:

Esther's EGG YOLK!

Haagen Dazs and New Zealand Natural. (:

"Horrible Bird's Nest" quote Esther. DO NOT EAT IT!

"clink" WINE! Red and champagne. (:

Comment Sheet!

TOILET!

The LIFT. =X

Pavilion!

Back in Esther's House - Kai Sin and Esther!

That's all the photos. Sorry for the lack of elaboration. Too lazy to write.

Stay tuned for Clement Barbecue! (:

- Seow Wei =)

Study Leave

2010-09-29T12:11:00.002+08:00

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Are you enjoying the study leave? Because I don't know what to feel or do.

Life has been extremely scary. Everytime I get some results or get to know how I did for trials, my heart literally skips a beat. All I can say is that I have different aims. Yes, you can get into those private colleges with five credits but if I don't get distinctions, I can't get into the college I want. It isn't that easy. Life sucks. -.-

*Ignores*

Anyway, ABRSM results are out! Jun and I got our violin and cello results on Monday. *smiles*

School tomorrow, anyone? (:

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Today. (:

2010-09-26T19:08:00.001+08:00

10.00-11.00 - Pratise cello
12.00-2.00 - KLPac Cello Practice
3.00-4.00 - Practise cello
5.00-6.30- Sleep
6.45-7.15 - Practise Piano

(:

I love weekends with no trials to worry about!

-Seow Wei

24th of September

2010-09-26T10:25:00.001+08:00

24th of September 2010. (:

I shall just write VERY LITTLE and put all the photos, alright?

First of all, the FLOWERS.

Thank you so much to Mdm. Anne, my current Head Pretzel and all the ensemblets (sorry, inside joke). You guys are awesome! This year wouldn't have been so great without you guys. I don't think I'll ever feel the same when I'm in another string ensemble group. Thank you for all the performances, for enduring my torture, for staying back all the time because I can't practice during break and lunches, for listening to me and everything else. THANK YOU!

After taking my shower and all, I headed to Pavilion to meet up with the others and we went for dinner @ Hakka Restaurant. (:

Guys.

Laura and Kai Sin

The dinner was both delicious and FUN! We enjoyed bullying Vetton and talking about all sorts of stuff. =P

Group Picture!

After that, we went back to Esther's house. (Fast forwarding and killing everything in between)

PICTURES!

Lik joined the group =P

The guys being guys.

Teenagers being children. Watching The Incredibles. We were all glued to the television.

GROUP PICTURE!! =D

Thank you so much guys. (:

Esther, Kai Sin, Laura,

Vetton, Clement, Lik Sheng, Hang Yu, Jon, Yu Ken

- Seow Wei =)

iConcert

2010-09-18T19:49:00.000+08:00

'It has nothing to do with Apple Mac.'
Quote, Kevin Field

Anyway, I do feel extremely guilty for going to a two hour concert two cays before trials continue and another two hours tomorrow for you-don't-know-what. But I can tell you I did not regret a single second of it (perhaps during the 20 minute intermission) but still, a great concert nonetheless. I think this is one of my concerts after s very long time. Haven't been to the MPO for quite some time. A great way to start the 10/11 season, definitely. (:

Trials is continuing in two days, for four more days. Are all of you preparaed for the dreading, long-winded papers 2 and 3? (:

Well, all the best to all again then. (:

-Seow Wei

Life (:

2010-09-14T23:42:00.000+08:00

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When life gives you both the things you love and want, you'll work really hard for it. Because you know that working hard now means a better life next and you've known it for all your life. Just picture the elation of it all, that is the greatest motivation and it gives you determination. (:

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(:

2010-09-12T15:52:00.001+08:00

Bliss, content, elation, joy. (:

Saturday. (:

2010-09-11T21:15:00.000+08:00

It was exactly one year ago when I got my piano exam results. I didn't know until just now as I was checking how long did it take for the results to come out. Results are coming out very soon I suppose. :(

This month has been the best months yet. First, we get a week, well actually, three days of exams. Which I think is really much better than the normal drilling and pouring information by the teachers in school. Followed by TWO WEEKS of holidays to drill yourself for the second half of the trials. Then, of course many greats things happened during the week. *cough* After trials would be a rather relaxing time again however then comes the wrath of the results. 'It determines your future.' , as everybody tells us. Then, we still get our study leave right? Don't you think that this month is just plain awesome? (:

Tomorrow is D-Day! (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei

Musical, no?

2010-09-10T18:33:00.001+08:00

I just can't refrain myself from not blogging right now because blog ideas have been flashing through my brains the whole day. Why can't this happen when I have nothing to do? I have tonnes of things to do but arch, let's just get this over with. It saddens me even more when today is CHEMISTRY day but it hasn't been progressive, I joust finished all the structured questions of one book. I would say that Physics day was the best though I love Chem a whole lot more. ANYWAY.

I was awaken at 6.30 this morning by a extremely loud thunder... noise or anything you will call it. I was so scared that I couldn't sleep. So, I started reading on my bed and fell asleep soon after. I spent half of my morning YouTub-ing and studying. I was studying during the streaming of the videos. So, I listened to Dvorak's American String Quartet several times (the MPYO version which I watches live last year) while studying the cello score. Then I listened to Elgar's Cello Concerto - Allegro's Concert in IMPIANA last year while examining the score.

Since Yee Ping wanted to go to Kinokuniya and my family is back at my hometown, we headed to KLCC. It was so packed and crowded, it was seriously a rare sight. Even the Louis Vuitton line was immensely long today. So, I went in search for both of the scores I mentioned earlier but unfortunately, I couldn't get both. We went to starbucks after that and guess who I saw? Jebat Arjuna Kee and Wong Lu Ee. What's weird is that I JUST watched their performance on YouTube before leaving and house and I suddenly saw them in KLCC.

Other than that, I ALMOST forgot. Today, I received one of the greatest birthday presents I could have wished for. Nothing materialistic but something much coveted, desire and longed for.

Very huge thanks to Esther, Hang Yu and Ee Wen for being ever so supportive. I really couldn't have made it if it wasn't for your advice. (:

Oh well, back to Chemistry. ;)

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Torn

2010-09-09T10:04:00.001+08:00

When you do something all day, you do it in the morning, you do it when you go to school, you do it when you're in school, you do it when you are eating, you do it once you get home, you do it before you go to sleep and perhaps occasionally dream about it, does it mean that you are addicted to that something? If it is, I don't know about you, but I'm definitely addicted to studying. -.-

Do you get the feeling that all the time, decisions are so terribly difficult to make? Because those two choices you are torn between always have something you love in it. Have you ever wondered why can't life be the best of both worlds when you can get what you want and enjoy your desired decisions without pangs or tinges of guilt or regret? It always comes back to square one where you STILL have to decide on A side. Weighing the choices make no differences as they are exact in weightage. It's just up to choosing something you love more than you need or something you need but might not love as much. The decision has to be made so soon, I know what I need but I can't tear apart from what I want. Sometimes, I just feel utterly useless. Oh well. Life as it is.

Trials

2010-08-31T17:38:00.000+08:00

I understand that when EVERYBODY else is having fun somewhere today, the Form 5s are suffering at home cramming everything they can (especially Sejarah). What an awful feeling. ):

Anyway, GOOD LUCK to all. (:

-Seow Wei

Randommm!

2010-08-13T20:58:00.000+08:00

[Sorry for the bad quality pictures. Taken by my phone and then RESIZED. Horrible resizing programme]

A few things happened recently. (:

Firstly, I rearranged my Jay Chou CDs. =P

This is not all, I still have some in the car. (:
I am not lying when I said that I am a Jay Chou devotee. (:

Then, we prepared for Leo Installation. (:
The day before!

Playing chair-chain-reaction.
We made a really long line from the hall to the stairs which leads to the chapel and passed the chairs one by one there. =D Useless efforts but great run.

The person before me was Chun Kay.

After me was Yagnesh. (:

I am now a retired Leo! (:

Oh, the very musically-oriented presents. I just thought hat it would make a really nice picture.

And the last but the MOST IMPORTANT thing.

Before:

After:

Yes, my grand piano is HEREEEE! (:

*screams in ecstacy*

-Seow Wei (:

Do you know I've given up months ago? (:

Prefects' Farewell @ Melia Hotel

2010-08-13T20:44:00.001+08:00

Sorry for the late update. It has been an extremely hectic week. Revision programme is killing us all. ):

Prefects' Farewell @ Melia Hotel

On the way...

Captain Foo!

Crowded with prefects in the monorail:

The Alhambra Ballroom

When we reached, we were given name tags. Huge ones with numbers and celebrity names behind them.

Coincidently...

Our table people!

Kai Sin!

The sketch. Sorry for the blue-ish picture, the white balance wasn't good and it was dark, had to use flash.

Games!

Dhiran stealing money. =.=

Chicken dance? (:

Jon: "Honey, do you love me?"
Ping: *tries very hard not to laugh* (:

The dancing game. Kai Sin was my partner. We were laughing and screaming so hard that we couldn't even... move properly. =D

The EPIC DANCE:

A bunch of people?

Random!

Anish loves STRAWBERRY ice-cream. (:

The extremely delicious brownie (or whatever it was). (:

Some of my juniors: (:

Looi Ling:

Jia En:

Wee De:

Callie: (With her other seniors)

Oh, I really like this picture. And yup, the four of us were her seniors. (:

Girls on our table minus Esther!

PREFECT FAMILY! ♥ (:

Thank you to all my juniors for the very nice card. ♥

I'll write my thoughts when I'm more free. But for now, thank you guys, for making that part of my life a memorable one. We are catagorized by that white shirt, dark blue tie, black shoes, black socks, blue skirts/pants and blazers on Monday. But that's just the shallowest part of it all. Its the unforgettable memories that we once shared that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. It was truly a once in a life time experience. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Probates - Changing the Tides (Epic Dance)

2010-08-11T11:26:00.000+08:00

Enjoy! (:

The link: Epic Dance (:

Grand Piano (:

2010-08-07T19:58:00.001+08:00

My new baby!

Wagner HG178 (5'11")

German Scale Design

But in Walnut Brown. (:

Congrats (:

2010-08-04T17:23:00.000+08:00

Congratulations to the new board of prefects. (:

To those who were unsuccessful, do not be dejected. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Take anything given to you and acknowledge it. Don't fret or let your spirits die down because you did not get something coveted. Perhaps it is not that you are not good, perhaps it is a matter of chance. (: Life is but a bed of roses, more challenges and obstacles ahead. (:

That is all I want to say. (:
Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Ensemble Farewell @ Jogoya

2010-08-01T10:33:00.002+08:00

The Ensemble had their farewell lunch at Jogoya @ Starhill Gallery on Monday - 26th of July.

First of all, a big thank you to Kok Hao Zhe and Yong Xiao Yi for organizing the whole thing. (:

More pictures are available in Facebook.

So, we left school at 11am and we reached at about 12pm. *cough*Some lower sec students don't know how to take the public transport*cough*.

While the rest of them headed off to take their food, Jia Sheng, Jia Jen and I stuck the board envelopes (will explain further) under their tables.

Pictures!

Jia Jen!

Upper Sec:

Okay, I lack loads of pictures so please do check facebook. Anyway, I prepared the list of the board a day before and placed them in envelopes. So, when they left to take their food, we remembered where they sat and stuck the envelopes below their tables, which are not their posts, someone else's post. Half way through the lunch, we asked them to check their tables and asked them to stand in a line in front of us. Then, we asked them to open their envelopes and give the correct one to the correct people.

Ensemble Board of 2010/2011:

President: Kok Hao Zhe
V. President: Tham Joon Chin
Treasurer: Ryan Fernandez
Secretary: Tan Elynn
Upper Secondary Representatives:
Yong Xiao Yi and Ting Phin Yuan
Lower Secondary Representative: Rachel Lim

After tha main courses, we proceeded to dessert! =D

Free flow Haagen Dazs and New Zealand Natural. (: I ate 6 bowls.

Chocolate coated marshmallows!

(:

Too lazy to write everything! So, this is the end.

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Flower Drum Song (: [Updated with Pictures]

2010-07-31T16:52:00.001+08:00

I just realized I haven't updated for an awfully long time. Please blame photobucket for taking ages to load my photos. (:

Anyway, let's start with concert.

FLOWER DRUM SONG

Truthfully speaking, I preferred this year's concert compared to last year's. Although the storyline was rather odd, everything else was quite good. They injected several jokes *cough* inside the script which made people laugh. Plus, we got to play about 10 songs this year, which is twice as much as last year. (:

Though concert practices were not exactly fun, I really missed the abbreviated time table. ):

Some photos.

Prefects in action:

Jen Li:

Zyang:

Lik:

Calvin, Gareth, Hao Zhe, Me, Gee Keat:

Zyang, Gui Ming, Pei:

Looi Ling, Me, Pei:

Backstage crew + Emcee:

The juniors:

Gui Ming! The best entertainer I had during concert. He and Zhu Chung will come and sing beside me, forming our own choir and every day during the Grant Avenue dance, we will laugh at Chen Yang. Aww, the times. (:

Esther and I + Jia Jiet. =.=

Esther and I - Jia Jiet:

Jia Jiet:

Giselle!

Cast!

Zyang and Madam Anne:

Madam Anne and I:

Muah. (:

I like this picture!

Emcee-ing:

This things I'll miss so much. ):

- Doing add maths in between songs! (:
- Laughing and talking to Gui Ming and Zhu Chung all the time because they will be sitting beside me. (:
- Running to the gallery to watch the whole Chinese New Year Parade as I am not playing any songs from there. (:
- Holding my hands tightly and praying that the little boy marchers do not fall, the chinese yo-yos do not drop and that the lion dance is succesful. (:
- Singing our hearts out with Gui Ming and Zhu Chung.
- Sitting at the gallery with Esther, Kar Jin, Yag, Gui Ming, Zhu Chung, June and everyone else who were there during CNY parade.
- Laughing at Chen Yang during Grant Avenue.
- Glissando x 6 times on the piano for the finale.
- Running up to the stage to get ready for ending right after finale.
- Running to the costume room to strip in the wardrobe.
- Being very excited watching Esther pour ice on Kar Jin.
- Being very excited to see Esther slap Kar Jin.
- Mocking some of the interesting lines. =D
- Singing "He's A Pirate" with the rest of the cast during the rolling of credits.
- Making fun of each other (cast) "NAME 6" (inside joke)

And so many more! (:

Will update more next time. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Flower Drum Song

2010-07-24T09:36:00.002+08:00

One day down, one more day to go. (:

All the best for the last show!

-Seow Wei

Terrified.

2010-07-21T20:10:00.000+08:00

I am actually extremely terrified and anxious for my exam tomorrow. I have this bizarre feeling that I will not be able to sleep tonight. I might look absolutely fine but it is really that horrifying. Maybe I aimed too high, well, I will definitely feel depressed if I do not achieve what I've aimed for. Inexplicable for me and unfathomable for you.

- Seow Wei

National Service

2010-07-18T18:36:00.000+08:00

I bet this is the hottest topic in school now. Well, it was the hottest topic on Thursday. I can still remember going to school saying and hearing:

"Hey, you kena?"
"OMG, you kena?"
"Haha, I didn't kena."

Well, basically it was something like that. To those who got it, I think it will be a fun time there, really. Unless you really cannot take it or you have medical problems or you really cannot not waste your time and have to go study, then it's okay. Otherwise, I think going there will be a nice experience. You will get paid! Not a lot but still, you'll get paid.

This is some information I got in case you still have... doubts.

How to check?

Send SMS by typing in:

PLKN SEMAK [I.C Number]

and send to 15888.

20 cent is charged per sms.

For further information can go to:

www.khidmatnegara.gov.my/interaktif.asp

www.khidmatnegara.gov.my/

FAQ

1. If you got chosen then you'll be chosen indeed.
2. If you didn't get chosen, then you'll not be chosen again.

ONLY by late November (sooner or later) NS trainees will know the details such as which batch, location and so on. (Spot on )

By August,
The chosen ones should get a form from the school and must be filled ASAP.

Updated:

For those who kena, You can check your status and location by sms

Type PLKN KEM [I.C NUMBER] and send to 15888

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

KLPac (:

2010-07-14T18:28:00.002+08:00

HSBC Classics Chopin dan Lain Lain

10th of July - KLPac Orchestra

This time, I went because of Chopin. (:

I “bumped” into the ex and present ensemble members, Zhuo Wei, Yen Li and Natalie Too. Well, I expressed “bump” in such a way because I knew they were performing, so it wasn’t exactly a coincidental bump.

Anyway, overall performance was really good. I especially loved the… well, almost everything.

The first song - Overture: Military March by Elgar.

I loved the song when they first played it. During the encore, it was even more con brio. Unfortunately we have already chosen our 4 Main Periods songs for Evolution night, or else I would have picked this song. (:

Chopin Piano Concerto No.1

I’ve been listening to this song the whole week to compare the orchestration of the one I’ve heard in the CD and the KLPac orchestra. Somehow, I preferred Yundi Li’s interpretation. He IS my favourite pianist anyway. The second movement was a little bit too lacklustre, though I understand that it was Larghetto. Maybe I was just feeling very tired. The Rondo was better towards the end. (:

After intermission,

Les Toreadors - Bizet.

AH! We are playing this for Evolution Night. What a coincidence right? I chose this song some time ago, we just didn’t have the time to play it. However, it won’t be in the 4 Main Periods list, it’s in another list of songs. I liked their orchestration, it was good. (:

All the songs after that included the vocalists. Jeffie Leung was awesome. The O mio babbino caro was extremely amusing and entertaining. The crowd was tickled by the interesting plot. The last song - La Traviata was really good as well. Bravo! (:

There was just one thing which annoyed me incredibly. There was this family sitting behind us (Jun came with me), and their children were immensely irritating. They were talking, not whispering, throughout practically the whole night. Sometimes, they were even kicking the chairs in front, which we were sitting on. I almost wanted to turn backwards and scream “shut up”, but I kept my calm. Blithering nuisance.
Other than that, I had this irrepressible urge to cough because I was having a slight flu.

Well, that’s all I have to update about the performance.

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Cello Ensemble

2010-07-09T22:09:00.000+08:00

HSBC Classics Chopin dan Lain-Lain

Day 1 - Cello Ensemble ( 7th of July)

Featuring Fuegokoori: Cellish led by Robert Choi

Programme:

I. Sardana
II. Intermezzo e danze finale
[Gaspar Cassado]

3 Latin American Dances
[Jose Elizondo]

Gagliarda del Principe di Venosa
[Carlo Gesualdo]

Gavotte
[Edvard Grieg]

Scherzo-Allegro
[Dmitri Shostakovich arr. Robert Choi]

Vocalise
[Sergei Rachmaninoff arr. Robert Choi]

Andaluza
[Enrique Granados arr. Robert Choi]

Black Orpheus
[Luiz Bonfa arr. Robert Choi]

Nothing Else Matters
[Metallica arr. Apocalyptica]

Hall of the Mountain King
[Edvard Grieg arr. Apocalyptica]

Fade to Black
[Metallica arr. Apocalyptica]

Bachianas Brasilieras No.5:
I. Aria (Cantilena) feat. Janet Lee
[Heitor Villa-Lobos]

Libertango
[Astor Piazolla arr. Robert Choi]

Please forgive me for my lack of words. Somehow, the only word left in my vocabulary is “awesome”.

The first solo by Robert Choi was mesmerizing. I especially loved the pizzicato broken chords part. I was very absorbed in the piece.

The 3 Latin American Dances were a duet by Robert Choi and Dylan Lee. It was awesome. Oh, how I loved the Latin American beat-tapping. The pizzicato (second song?) which was rather atonal and perhaps slightly syncopated (I’m not too sure) was interestingly done.

The Gavotte by Grieg was ~~awesome~~ great as well. (:

Now, to Apocalyptica. One of the main reasons why I went all the way to KLPac on a school night and had to sleep at 12 something because I reached home late. (:

Nothing Else Matters
It began with the pizzicato bass which was the soul of the song, well, the bass of the song then. *cough*hewasplayingthebass*cough* Anyway, yes, I loved the “ F E D, F E D, F E D G”, the… I-don’t-know-what-position-already part, third or fourth or something. Nothing Else Matters was just remarkable.

Fade to Black.
I liked the pizzicato start as well. Though some high notes were *screech*, overall was awesome. I actually really like the main melody of Fade to Black, so it was an extremely enjoyable performance.

Hall of the Mountain King.
I knew this song before Apocalyptica played it. Well, I think I played it many years ago as a repertoire. I can’t really recall though. Anyway, once of Grieg’s more famous songs, part of the Peer Gynt Suite. I fell in love with the Apocalyptica version the first time I heard it.

It started off with the very resonant bass lines. Then, it proceeded with the theme with pizzicato by two celli. It started off andante, then poco a poco allegro. Greatness! Loved the main melody played after that as well. (:

Libertango is in my Top 100 Favourite Songs list so it was entertaining to watch ten celli playing it. I especially like the cello version of Libertango, so, what more can I ask for when there are ten? The song gives me a very tango feel. I love the tapping of the cello as well. Very nice tango beats. (:

The ending was fun! They did some improvisation and then played Hall of The Mountain King again. The song was extremely speeded up at the end and it ended with a “boom”, figuratively.

Though I had to rush my homework and rush everything, make my parents slightly angry (for having to fetch me here and there), it was raining heavily when I went, I reached home extremely late, I was very sick in the afternoon, everything was worth it. (:

Yes, yes, I partially went because of him. Is it my fault for missing the last two? I’ve never missed even one previously. Yeah, it was such a indescribable feeling. It felt like some reunion. It’s like meeting an old friend after a long time of not seeing each other. I was not able to keep that foolish grin off my face for a long time. I despised those in front of me for happily chuckling their hearts away. What was so hilarious? It was just pure, expressive music.

You know something? I give up. Not because of him, but because of it, well, its. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

如果你想忘记，

我也能失忆。

Tomorrow!

2010-07-06T16:39:00.000+08:00

How can you NOT love them?

我不能就这样失去你的微笑

2010-07-03T12:15:00.002+08:00

I haven’t been updating for awhile. Have been extremely busy lately. Throughout the week, I had several great ideas of topics to write about in my blog but I forgot. Well, normally, I will get these ideas when I’m sleeping in the car on the way to school. After I wake up, I still remember, but if I don’t write it down, I will forget it by the time school is over. ):

ANYWAY, concert practice has been going on alright, *cough*exceptforthursday*cough*, but let’s forget about that.

You know, I just don’t understand how some people can be so hypocritical and rebuke people for their own incompetence. Come on, let’s face it, people with eyes can see what happened, what should have happened and why it happened. This is definitely NOT the way things should be done.

By the way, Jay Chou’s concert in Singapore is on the 23rd of July! If only I wasn’t participating in the concert, I would have been able to go. Oh well, have to wait till he comes back to Malaysia again then. Have you listened to his new album? If you haven’t, you must! The songs are to die for. I have been listening for countless and countless times. (:

Sometimes, I remember the joy we shared in bliss, the times we cried in depression, when nobody else cared, we cared for each other. Towards the end, perhaps problems surfaced, but it was an unforgettable time while it lasted. I will never forget the twenty five of us gathered behind the curtains, crying for each other as we shared things which others could never understand, rebuked each other openly to find out that everything began with just a misunderstanding. Right until the problem, when the five of us finally met with a fraud, a hypocrite. And how it all ended with a sobbing performance for them all

A different family with different members, different numbers, different environment, different obligations, however, still under the same purpose. Now, though not twenty five but thirty, though we never gathered behind curtains, but we have gone through a seven hour (times two) bus journey, sitting on top of a apparently-supposed-to-be-fast-boat, having seawater blown into our faces, sitting on the floor playing truth-or-dare (which ended up as truths) with more than ten people in a room, starting off with problems, perhaps start disliking each other, gain more responsibility, head off somewhere far-but-not-too-far, sing and create new songs in caves (ah, ah, ah, ah, ahhhh) (inside joke), forming a band (S.A.Y.E!), sob and expressed anything that we could. Like I said, we might have a different family members every week, but together, we make a big family. (:

A little bit too early? I think so too. Just felt like saying something. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

说了再见,

才发现再也见不到,

我不能就这样失去你的微笑。

HSBC Classics Chopin dan lain-lain 2010

2010-06-26T08:35:00.003+08:00

HSBC Classics Chopin dan lain-lain 2010

Date : 7 - 10 July 2010

Time: 8.30pm & 4.00pm (refer schedule)

Venue: Pentas 1 & 2 & Indicine, klpac

2010 marks the 200th anniversary of famed composer Frederic Chopin. As one of the landmark classical music festivals in Malaysia, the HSBC Classics joins other prestigious festivals all over the world to celebrate of the works of this renowned Polish composer.

HSBC Classics Chopin dan lain lain will take place from 7 – 10 July at klpac. Just as the title implies, the festival will have a strong Chopin influence with a few surprises along the way.

The festival is kicked off on 7 July with a rather unusual but exciting combination, a cello octet named Fuegokoori: Cellish led by Robert Choi that will be performing an eclectic mix of classical as well as Latin numbers. This is followed by a lively Chopin lecture recital by well-known Malaysian pianists and educators, Ng Chong Lim and Loo Bang Hean, on 8 July.

Without a doubt, the highlight of this year’s HSBC Classics Chopin dan lain lain is the Chopin Concerto concert on 9 and 10 July which features guest pianist Grace Lau from Hong Kong backed by the klpac Orchestra. For the first time also, the concert will also feature a whole host of arias from famous operas performed by soprano Jeffie Leung from Hong Kong and Malaysian tenor Tan Wei Han.

Under the HSBC Classics Chopin dan lain lain, there will also be masterclasses for vocal, cello and piano.

For more information, visit www.klpac.org.

Festival Schedule

7 July, 8.30pm
Pentas 2
Cello Octet
Featuring Fuegokoori: Cellish led by Robert Choi

8 July, 8.30pm
Pentas 2
Lecture Recital
Conducted & performed by
Loo Bang Hean & Ng Chong Lim

9 July and 10 July, 8.30pm
Pentas 1
Chopin Concerto featuring Grace Lau (piano) and klpac Orchestra. Selected arias featuring Jeffie Leung (soprano) and Tan Wei Han ( tenor)

10 July, 2.00pm, Pentas 2
2 pm Piano Masterclass (Pentas 2) by Grace Lau (Complimentary)

10 July, 4.00pm, Pentas 2
4 pm Vocal Masterclass (Pentas 2) by Jeffie Leung (Complimentary)

10 July, 4.00pm. Indicine
4 pm Cello Masterclass (Indicine) by Robert Choi (Complimentary)

7th July 2010 @ 8.30pm Cello Ensemble (Pentas 2)

Ticket Price: RM60, RM45, RM35, RM30

Enquiry Hotline : 603-7711 5000

This year’s HSBC Classics music festival will see a strong Chopin influence with a few surprises thrown in.

THIS year marks the 200th anniversary of Frederic Chopin’s passing, and HSBC Classics will join other festivals worldwide to celebrate the works of the Polish composer. The annual music festival, first initiated by HSBC Bank Malaysia and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre in 2005, is called HSBC Classics Chopin Dan Lain Lain this year and will be held from July 7 to 10 at KLPaC. “On top of the Chopin programming, we will have an exciting cello ensemble and lovely arias from well-known operas,” says HSBC Bank Malaysia executive director and deputy chief executive officer Jon Addis.

“This exciting line-up shows how far the festival has come since its first Piano Festival in 2005. We hope that it will continue to nurture local musicians and develop the industry.” The festival will kick off with a rather unusual but exciting act — Fuegokoori: Cellish, an ensemble of nine cellists led by Robert Choi. They will perform an eclectic mix of classical and Latin numbers, starting with just one cello building up to all nine celli playing Astor Piazzolla’s Libertango.

Popular pieces by Apocalyptica (*cough*ZHIYANG!*cough*) , including Nothing Else Matters, Hall Of The Mountain King and Fade To Black, also have been rearranged for their repertoire that night. The next day, celebrated local pianists and educators Ng Chong Lim and Loo Bang Hean will give a lively Chopin lecture recital. Music students and enthusiasts who want to learn more about Chopin’s works should not miss it.

The highlight of the festival is the orchestral concert on July 9 and 10. Hong Kong pianist and educator Grace Lau will take on Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 with the KLPaC orchestra, conducted by Brian Tan. This will be followed by arias such as The Marriage Of Figaro, La Boheme and Gianni Schicchi, performed by Hong Kong soprano Jeffie Leung together with Malaysian tenor Tan Wei Han, led by guest conductor Dr Takahisa Ota. There will also be master classes for vocals, cello and piano during the festival.

Over the years, HSBC Classics has showcased local talents such as Dennis Lee, Ng Chong Lim, Foo Mei Yi, Wong Shuenda, David Gomez and Michael Veerapen.
Read more: Showbiz: Chopin, arias and more http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/Showbiz_Chopin_ariasandmore/Article/#ixzz0rulhHeeC

Now, what can be better than CELLOS and CHOPIN? I won't miss A DAY of the thing. =D

Libertango and APOCALYPTICA? =D

Prefect's Gathering

2010-06-25T22:21:00.000+08:00

Alright, I haven't updated for some time. Finally finished with one activity, two or three more to go before fully focusing on SPM. (:

First of all, concert. I think this year's concert is really going to be not bad. Let's hope it'll be not bad. Though the practices are killing me and maybe everyone else, it'll all end in July! (:

Anyway, we had our Biannual Prefect's Gathering today.

The Wesleyans in my group were:

Ping Hua
Yi Hui
Michelle Wong
Zhi Xuen

The other prefects in our groups were from CBN, St. John, Sri Garden and Convent Sentul.

The band was good! All of us really put a lot of work into it, we practiced a bit during prefect camp (until 11 something at night) and a few hours during the holidays. We even stayed back on Tuesday and yesterday to practice. The juniors are really good. (:

The band people!

Zhi Yang - Guitarist
Eric Soo - Guitarist
Chan Jun Shern - Guitarist
Hao Zhe - Violinist
Brendan Ooi - Drummer
Yih Wen - Pianist
Seow Wei - Cellist (:

Not forgetting the ever important singers too. They had to bear with our OFTEN diverted musical directions *cough*, when we played some random song instead of practising again and again.

Girls

June
Kai Sin
Kimberly Anne
Zhi Xuen

Guys

Sek Wai
Jia En

Thank you so so much. (:

The games were quite fun, we had an okay time interacting with the other school students *cough*. Well, I only intereacted with my group members, the other times, I was *cough* somewhere else. (:

Oh, I talked to my ex-school mates as well, the dear ex-classmates and ex-junior prefects. If you guys are reading this, I really really do miss you guys so much. ):

ANYWAY, I think this shall be all for my post today. I'm currently uploading pictures from the Hong Kong trip and more pictures from the MD 308 Leo Forum.

* Finished my add maths project! Only have the structures and graphs left. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Leo Forum MD308

2010-06-14T22:12:00.002+08:00

Sorry for the delayed post. The pictures are extremely huge and they REFUSE to be uploaded. =.= There are more pictures but that can only come after I come back from Hong Kong. Will update more pictures!! =D

Back from Leo Forum. The pictures are taking some time to be uploaded. This update's going to be little words and many pictures because I lost my originally typed file. ):

The first day, we reached Ipoh at 8.30am. (Reached KL Sentral at 4.45am *yawn*)
Breakfast! (:

Fiesta of Colours! (:

We were fooling around.

Miss Leong marking the add maths papers. Can you see YOURS? (:

At night: FELLOWSHIP NIGHT - Portez Un Chapeau

Group Pic:

Ee Wen:

This is how dark it was:

After hanging out in the guy's room after fellowship night, we went back to our room and slept. (:

The next morning: Opening Ceremony, Forum Theme Talk (2 HOURS =O), Sub District Forum

Chen Yang:

At night: GALA NIGHT - OSCAR NIGHT

Chen Yang and I:

Brendan, the ladies man.

Mr and Mrs Smith:

=O Chen Yang pouring the girls tea.

=O Brendan serving sharks' fin.

Too lazy to caption the pictures, so ENJOY! (:

The AWESOME-EST ice cream!

Slept at 3am. The group pictures are with Brendan and Sam Quek. (:

Next morning: leaving the hotel...

Wee Kii's egg toast at the KTM cafe:

WESLEY LEO! ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Up till today (:

2010-06-09T20:11:00.001+08:00

Monday morning, school.

School service was on Monday. So, we were in school from 9am onwards until about 1.30pm. We were all SLEEP-DEPRIVED. Anyway, after that, we (Pei Hooi, Wee Kii, Ee Wen, Miss Leong and I) went to sg.wang to get our dresses for Leo forum. We had lunch first because we were all extremely, EXTREMELY hungry.

And guess who we bumped into? YENG KIT.

Miss Leong was pointing to his brother(?) and constantly repeating: "I know him! Yea, I recognize him from somewhere, I remember his face..." It was SO funny. After that, we went dress hunting. Pei Hooi, Wee Kii and Miss Leong got their dresses. (:

It was a day full of laughing and fun. (:

Tuesday morning, wangsa walk.

US! Jamming at the studio 'coz we're cool. (:

The people: Brendan, Zyang, Eric Soo, Chan Jun Shern, Me, Kai Sin and Jia En.

It was quite awesome actually, too bad it's only for the prefect's eyes. =P We diverted to many OTHER songs in those two hours instead of sticking to practising our two songs, but it was amazing. Those are a bunch of talented people. I still remember how we were all STUNNED when Eric played Canon Rock. It was freaking awesome. I have no words.

I am actually looking forward to our next practice. (:

Today - Wednesday - HOME

Today was a full stay-at-home day. I cleaned my wardrobe, did my homework, played the piano for 2 hours, practiced my cello and listened to Jay Chou (for 6 consecutive hours) (:

Tomorrow I have 4 hours of tuition! =D

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Teachers Day + Prefect's Camp

2010-06-08T08:50:00.000+08:00

Finally, I have some free time! (:

First up, teacher's day.

I really didn't know how the ensemble sounded, but I knew Jia Sheng was AWESOME. The cheers were really encouraging. After that, I had to dash out to practice our sketch so I didn't hear the speeches nor watch the dance. The sketch was not bad though. (:

Not forgetting the dear sketch people:

Our awesome secretary, sketch coordinator and script writer:
Yaggy as Aggy

Anisha as Madam Nish (The EVERYTHING teacher)
Ping Hua as Sleeping
Gui Ming as Gui Gui
Wee Kii as Kii Kii
Kai Sin as Alicia
Yu Yin as Felicia
Adrian as the Unemployed Husband
Ee Wen as the Annoying Daughter and Museum Guide

Prefect's External Camp.

I was in Group 5, with:

Wee Kii
Anish
Brendan
Ee Teng
Yih Wen
Chui Lynn
Kimberly Lim
Kai Wen
Sze Huey

It was quite fun, I liked the rafting and caving. Treasure hunt was sad though, we got LOST! =P

Rafting was different compared to last year. They just told us what we needed, gave us a time limit and we had to do everything ourselves. We took the barrels, pipes, strings and built the raft entirely on how we thought it should be. Our group was really awesome. (: It was really fantastic teamwork. (:

Caving was even more hilarious. I spent quite a lot of caving time with Anish, Yaggy, and Brendan, sometimes Xi-Zhe. Towards the end, Victor, Jia En, Jon, Zhu Chung, Vetton also. We were doing our Episode 2 - THE CAVE and making soundtracks, forming our own band. (:

S.A.Y. (occasionally S.A.Y.E)

S - Seow Wei
A - Anish
Y - Yaggy
E - Ee Xi-Zhe (Got kicked out and invited back in several times =P)

On the way up and also down, we sang and made funny jokes. Oh, we created some names too!

The next day was the obstacle course. Our groups (Group 1 -5) finished quite fast. After two obstacle courses, we did the "Everybody Dance Now" clap. It was so cool because we were all sitting down on the grass, just behind the commando crawl. The video is with mdm. aza. (:

It was fun while it lasted. Too many memories to put them in sentences and make them into words. The best part was in the bus though. :_(

However, what happened in the bus shall remain there and also within the 30 of us.

Love you guys! <3

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Exam's OVER

2010-06-03T21:44:00.002+08:00

Exams are finally over! I really feel as if I am a free soul now (well, for two weeks at least). Though stacked with piles of homework and add maths project, it's still the holidays.

I actually thought of quite a lot of funny things to blog about during the exams but I can't remember any of them anymore. ):

I remember something I wrote for bio though (for the fried chicken question):

The fried chicken ~~continues it's journey~~down the alimentary canal. It was so funny, I almost bursted out laughing when I was writing.

Do you know, I absolutely love sitting right at the front where the piano is just right on the front right side of me. It's weird but somehow reassuring. And you get to see really funny things happen (*cough*teachersplayingwitheachother*cough*). And you get to look at the time and whiteboard so clearly. It is weird because I sat at the LAST seat for the first term exams but now I'm at the FIRST. First is good though, no complaints. (:

I just found something! http://missocdshoes.blogspot.com/ < The shoes here are TO DIE FOR.

Anyway, it's getting late. I should go pack my bags for camp tomorrow!! (:

Will be back on Sunday.

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Exams

2010-05-23T13:08:00.000+08:00

Things to do after the exams! (:

Teacher's Day sketch & performance
Prefect's External Camp
School Service
Prefects Gathering practice
Violin accompaniment practice
Leo Forum
Macau + Hong Kong
Undang

ONLY two weeks of torture before loads of fun! (:

-Seow Wei

Elated.

2010-05-19T17:21:00.001+08:00

Happy! (:

'nuff said

- Seow Wei =)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

2010-05-07T18:32:00.000+08:00

It is Tchaikovsky's 170th Birth Anniversary today. (:

If you don't know who Tchaikovsky is, he is a composer from the Romantic period of music. His famous works include Swan Lake, The Sawn, Nutcracker Suite and so on.

And I began appreciating him when I had to play "Octobre" from his Les Saisons about two years ago and now, I am playing Chanson Triste. (:

Some Tchaikovsky videos:

Swan Lake:

1812 Overture (Finale)

The Nutcracker Suite - "Waltz of The Flowers"

"Octobre" - Les Saisons (My repertoire)

I haven't been talking about ensemble much lately, but today is one of the most awesome days ever. Well, I was told not to say this but today's song was AMAZINGLY GOOD. For the first time, I will say that Mozart is actually not bad. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Recognition.

2010-05-04T20:01:00.001+08:00

First of all, Kai Sin, if you're reading this, we really hope that you are feeling much better. ):

When you suddenly left the assembly ground yesterday, I was quite worried. ):

Just a very short post. I actually have another post saved in drafts, but I shall only edit and continue that one next time.

I don't understand how some people can just dismiss an honoured recognition. Maybe I am overly sensitive or concerned about the issue, but I really think that people who forgo their chances before even giving it a go. Perhaps some have thought for some time, however, from an experienced one's perception, it is one of the most valuable memories you will have later in life. If your reasons are just those shallow and petty excuses, then, well, I really think other people deserve more. Imagine the previous ones who yearned and strived to achieve this, imagine those who coveted however was disappointed, and this is what you return with, rejection. You make it look so easy when it is really sweat and tears throughout, not to say that it wasn't worth the trouble, it was 101% worth it. I never said that it is an easy task, but the satisfaction and treasures you will discover will never be able to be put into words. So, to those who are still contemplating, remember that this is a recognition, you should acknowledge this recognition, it's not just what you see and observe, it's what you feel and what you gain after. It is a responsibility, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a challenge which gives you exposure much needed for more challenges in the future. Most importantly, it is great fun! (:
- (Just my 0.5cents)

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Happy Birthday Kai Kai!

2010-04-25T14:01:00.000+08:00

Alright! I am going to be a good friend and update this.

Yesterday, we celebrated Kai Sin’s birthday in Pavilion. (: But before that, it was Honour’s Day in the morning. After that, Ee Wen, Sara, Lik and I headed to Stella Maris for their IU Day.

I only started taking pictures after the thing.

Ee Wen!

Lik.

Lik’s kuih-balancing-spoon discovery. O:

After that, we walked back to the station. Ee Wen went to Kasturi while Lik and I went to Pavilion to meet up with the others.

In our chair-hunting expedition, we bumped into the Interactors. And then we browsed through the Lamborghini exhibition. Then, we sat down while waiting for the others. After Laura and Esther reached, we went to search for Hang Yu.

We walked around and found a bench to sit on, so we began talking and “debating” while waiting for Kai Sin. After an hour or so, the birthday girl finally arrived! So, we headed down to the food court, bumped into all the Interactors again and then had some drinks before going to the cinema.

Then, we watched Haunted Room: WHO R U? And we would LOVE to thank Kai Sin for choosing this AWESOME movie which all of us practically closed our eyes towards the last 10 minutes of the movie.

Somehow, the rest of the cinema was opening their eyes wide and big anticipating for the horror and shock while the 6 of us just hid our eyes behind our hands. Kai Sin was smart though, she brought a jacket to cover her entire face. =.=

The movie was rather twisted and perhaps a bit disturbing but actually not very scary. Well, I slept really well and thoughts of the movie didn’t give me the jitters, so I presume it was fine? Kai Sin’s screaming made it really funny though, I really think we were the only ones in the cinema making noises and hiding behind our hands.

When we came out, first we bumped into Grace & friends, then again, the Interactors, and then some form 2 girls. Then, we went to Wong Kok Char Chan Teng for dinner. It was again, funny because the guys *cough* Clem and Lik *cough* didn’t want to eat there. And they were complaining that the food didn’t look good in the menu. We devised a plan on how to run away from the restaurant and set up a good plot.

However, alas, both Clem and Lik founds something that looks good in the menu so we had dinner there.

Some pictures! (:

Yuyu and Clem!

Kai and Esther.

The boys pondering on the choice of food.

Yuyu!

Clem and Lik: (They look happy. =X)

Kai Kai!

Someone's missing! (Not me. Guess again.)

Then, I was browsing through the menu, helping them take their orders, then I saw something interesting. I showed it to Lik and Clem and we were wondering what it was. So, when Kai Sin, Esther and Hang Yu went to the toilet, we placed the orders with the waiter and we asked the guy what it was. Okay, the thing is called “Birthday Milk Tea” and the price was “Free”, so we ordered one for Kai Sin not knowing what the thing was. We presumed it was a cup of milk tea with maybe fancy decorations like “Happy Birthday” wishes on it.

After awhile, they came back and a few minutes later, they served our beverages. Then, boom, a huge pail (okay, it wasn’t a pail but the size looked like one) of milk tea was placed on the table with seven straws and a scoop (those you use to scoop soup). All we could do was just STARE at the thing not being able to comprehend what was it.

And Kai Sin went: “What is this?!” Lik and Clem said: “Happy Birthday!” And we were all laughing like crazy. They asked us how much was it and we said that it was FREE. So we continued laughing and laughing, trying to devise a plan on how are we going to finish drinking that whole bucket of water while all of us had our own drinks to finish first.

Pictures of the huge cup of milk tea!

After having several cups of those and talking about everything. Another few hours spent just by talking and talking about everything we could think of. Before we left, we took a group picture. (:

First time in history the seven of us took a picture. Thanks to Ki Yip for helping us take the photos, his facial expression was really odd after looking at the result of the pictures but we couldn’t understand why. We thought they were fine though. (:

Love US. <3

Happy 17th Birthday Kai Sin dearest!! (:
I’ve said everything I want to in the card so I shall not say anything here. =X

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

MPOConcertEvoNightGirlLeafHonoursDay O:

2010-04-23T18:47:00.001+08:00

Actually, I have quite a lot of things to update about but I am quite lazy right now.

I have this draft from last week which I wrote in my phone but didn't write it out, I shall do it now. (:

The first time I met him was 2 years ago. It was one of the most remarkable moments of my life. My heart was filled with regrets and sorrow because I missed the chance to see him last year. However, this year, I swore not to miss my last chance, my last chance to see him. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting my favourite conductor - Hannu Lintu!

Yes, INDEED. I have a favourite conductor. He is the renowned Finnish Maestro. (yes, double "n" because he's from Finland, not because he is the masters of finishings.)

Anyway, Chern and I went for his concert last week - Finnish Legends. The programme was good but somehow, I was disappointed. I was really expecting more from him but... Maybe I had too much of expectations?

Concert practice has begun for a week now. How is everyone finding it? I am very -unable to express-. Let's just say that it hasn't been exactly fun, in fact, it has been rather monotonous. We still have three months of this, three cheers! =.=

As for Evolution Night, you will definitely regret if you don't come over to watch the ensemble! Haha. I have a very awesome song for our ending (lets just hope that we are allowed to do it).

Someone told me something extremely hilarious today and I couldn't stop laughing. I laughed and laughed for so long and I cried laughing. Sigh, I haven't laughed so hysterically for a long time, it actually feels really good. I feel very evil writing this but let me just tell you what my friend read... (A composition)

Let's just set the main character as Seow Wei, to not sound so evil. (:

Seow Wei was sent to jail. Her parents took care of her everyday in jail. They hope that she will turning into a new leaf.

So first of all, there was this girl right. A girl.

But she was sent to jail?

Alright, that makes sense, but her PARENTS visited her in JAIL? Permanent residence perhaps?
The thing that made me laugh until I cried was the leaf one.

Imagine:

Girl:

Turn into a LEAF:

So, my friend and I were adding our own "cuka" and "garam". She said that the girl turned into a leaf slowly and slowly by the day (ooo, like thyroxin! For growth =.=)
Okay, then I said, one day, the parents came to, supposedly VISIT her in jail (like every other day), and they found only a LEAF on her bed.
Then, the mother tried feeing the leaf, but the leaf just wouldn't budge! "Why aren't you eating the porridge!!!" screams the mother to the leaf.

OKAY! Enough of girl and leaf story. And back to doing my homework! (:

Oh, before I forget, I am currently learning this cool song! My piano teacher's favourite song. Enjoy. (:

Rhapsody in G minor, Johannes Brahms

Honour's Day is TOMORROW. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Fed up with decisions,

Make up your minds for once.

400th Post! (:

2010-04-20T18:56:00.001+08:00

This will be a BIRTHDAY post! =D

I know I'm late but I wasn't online previously, so don't blame me. =X

Happy Belated Birthday to
Yeoh Jie Cong!
(18th of April)

and

Happy Belated Birthday to
Ooi Lik Sheng!!
(19th of April)

Happy Birthday Yee Ping!!

2010-04-15T20:14:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday PINGPINGPINGPINGPING!!!!! =D

Sorry that we can't be there for your convocation. Jun and I send our regards. (:

Sorry for the extremely short post. :( But at least I still remember! =)

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

April!

2010-04-10T19:26:00.000+08:00

[ Written yesterday but the connection was horrible so could only be posted today. (: ]

Well, I realize that my blog has been quite abandoned lately. Since I have some time to spare right now, I shall update!

First of all, a picture! Quality is not as great because it was taken by Esther’s video cam but it’s still all of us. (:

US! (:

School has been hectic lately. April is definitely the busiest month for me this year.

1st: IR Day
2nd: Sleepover in school (preparations for Amazing Race)
3rd: Amazing Race
5th: Easter Celebration
6th: Australians (as if it has something to do with me, but I shall put it in the list anyway)
7th: Sports rehearsal
10th: Sports Day
11th: Ching Ming
12th: Concert Practice begins (for ensemble)
15th: IU Day
17th: MPO - Finnish Legends
19th: Lik’s birthday
24th: Honour’s Day
25th: Kai’s birthday

Ain’t that just awesome? -.-

Sports Day is tomorrow and I am so anticipating for it to end. It has actually been quite a nice two months of sports practice where we spend more time resting than actually training. We talk all sorts of funny stuff and it’s just hilarious when prefects get together and start talking. Did you realize that it hasn’t rained in the morning since sports practice began, contradictorily, it has been blisteringly hot.

Oh, by the way, if you, yes YOU, anybody who is still reading my blog, has any suggestions for songs for Evolution Night, please do drop your suggestions in my shoutbox. Any kind of songs will do, we will filter it and decide if it fits the programme. (: We’re currently deciding on Evolution of Movie Theme Songs and also miscellaneous songs, so please give your suggestions. It can be in my shoutbox or at the ensemble notice board.

I shall share a song with you before I go.

Back to homework! Bye. (:

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)

Some people should just learn,
To observe and find out,
Before presuming that one does not deserve something.
Please get your facts right,
Before assuming that you are right.

2nd Leo Amazing Race

2010-04-04T09:35:00.000+08:00

First of all, we would like to thank all participants for enduring our very irritating Amazing Race. Yeah, the front stations were all quite alright until the ROADBLOCK, where so many people died there.

Anyway, we had our preparations on Friday when some of the Leos came and helped us cut the clues and well, prepare everything. Thank you to you guys for coming and helping us when quite a number of them did not turn up. We did a lot of crazy stuff *cough* .

It took us sometime to COUNT the cans which the lower sec smashed in such short time.

Hang Yu's I-forgot-what-shape thing. (:

Their aluminium cans tower which got knocked down and we were all laughing. =D

We planned to go round the stations but it started pouring rain and we were stuck in school. So, we stayed in school and continued with the preparations. Most of them left by 6pm except fo Hang Yu, Jun Shern and Khai Meng. So, we just sat in the canteen and talked, well, including those sleeping over - Lik, Yu Ken, Ee Wen and Miss Leong.

At night, we went out for dinner - Bak Kut Teh and porridge at Jalan Ipoh. (: Then, we went and got dry chillies, see, it didn't rain the whole day! Even the weather forecasts said that it will rain the whole day. We are lucky aren't we? (:

Oh, anyway, we went back to school after dinner and continued double checking the stuff and finalizing the preparations. We finally finished at around 12am when we had delivery. Yeah, I know, we are such gluttons. D: Finally fell asleep at 1 something and woke up at 5 something.

At 6.30am, Lik, Yuken, Ee Wen and I went out to get the LRT tickets and we came back at 7 something when the school was already full of participants. O:

The race began with the lower secondary at 8am and the upper secondary began at around 8.30am.

*Fast Forward*

Everything ended at around 12.30pm when we returned to school after the roadblock.

So, thank you to all station masters and facilitators.

Station Masters:

Low Chi-E
Teh Wee Kii
Ong Jun Shern
Kong Hang Yu
Yeoh Ee Wen
Chua Pei Hooi
Samantha Quek

Last but not least, the awesome team, Lik and Yuken. Plus seniors who helped out, Yi Sheng and Ki Yip.

Cheers,
Seow Wei =)