A day before D-Day
Yesterday 26/2/2005
It was NY band practice as usual. Only difference was that Mr Chiang was not here because he has to go on tour with SSO. So Mr David Wong, from the SAF central band, took over. We played Hot Latin and S'pore Rhapsody. Both were rather simple songs. Ended at about 12pm but we were not allowed to leave until we finished the MST, which I must say, was not very necessary.
Went to HS straight after and noticed that the band was not dismissed yet. Quite unusual because they usually end at 12pm and the fact that I arrived there at 1:30pm. Anyway, the band EXCO, which includes the alumni members, the NCOs and the Band Majors, all had a meeting straight after in Long John Silver at Hougang Green. However, after about an hour or so, we found that the place was too noisy so we decided to find a quieter place. There was no place we could find, so willingly, I suggested my place and they all immediately agreed. Haha, that was very spontaneous!
The group of 10 included: Mr Lee, Miss Chang (both teachers)
Joel, Hasniza, Shamin, Perseus (Band and Drum majors)
Benjamin, Pei Jun, An Chun (NCOs)
Fong Yee, Eve and myself (Alumni)
Hence, we all boarded 156 at the nearest bus-stop. Upon arrival at my house, most of them were rather surprised at the size of my house. Yes it sure was big! Haha.... I even showed them Mr Borkari's house and they felt it was quite nice too. So I led them to the dining area and brought them some extra chairs while they were served some drinks. We discussed a whole range of issues from band related ones to gossips. At about 6pm, they all left. What a fun filled time it has been! For me, it felt really good as it was the first time anyone of them had visited my house!
Highlights from the meeting:
1: Instill a positive attitude in the band
2: Redoing the cheers as it is being seen as a chore rather than for motivation
3: Problem people
4: Band Camp (possibly on the first week of June, Thur, Fri and Sat)
5: Band Camp related activites and rough outline (e.g amazing race)
6: How to improve on sectional practices (help from Alumni, section leaders to take responsibility etc.)
Today
Tomorrow is D-day. Don't know what to say here. Just hoping for the best for myself and the school. At 2pm tomorrow, my fate will be decided. At 2pm tomorrow, HS's reputation will be known. But right now, HS's reputation hangs in the balance. It all depends on us now. Will Mr Chia be happy? Will he be smiling? Will his hands be trembling when he collects the results from MOE at 9am tomorrow? More importantly, will I do well?
I hope those out there especially my Christian friends and the Lifegroup, will be praying for me.
It was NY band practice as usual. Only difference was that Mr Chiang was not here because he has to go on tour with SSO. So Mr David Wong, from the SAF central band, took over. We played Hot Latin and S'pore Rhapsody. Both were rather simple songs. Ended at about 12pm but we were not allowed to leave until we finished the MST, which I must say, was not very necessary.
Went to HS straight after and noticed that the band was not dismissed yet. Quite unusual because they usually end at 12pm and the fact that I arrived there at 1:30pm. Anyway, the band EXCO, which includes the alumni members, the NCOs and the Band Majors, all had a meeting straight after in Long John Silver at Hougang Green. However, after about an hour or so, we found that the place was too noisy so we decided to find a quieter place. There was no place we could find, so willingly, I suggested my place and they all immediately agreed. Haha, that was very spontaneous!
The group of 10 included: Mr Lee, Miss Chang (both teachers)
Joel, Hasniza, Shamin, Perseus (Band and Drum majors)
Benjamin, Pei Jun, An Chun (NCOs)
Fong Yee, Eve and myself (Alumni)
Hence, we all boarded 156 at the nearest bus-stop. Upon arrival at my house, most of them were rather surprised at the size of my house. Yes it sure was big! Haha.... I even showed them Mr Borkari's house and they felt it was quite nice too. So I led them to the dining area and brought them some extra chairs while they were served some drinks. We discussed a whole range of issues from band related ones to gossips. At about 6pm, they all left. What a fun filled time it has been! For me, it felt really good as it was the first time anyone of them had visited my house!
Highlights from the meeting:
1: Instill a positive attitude in the band
2: Redoing the cheers as it is being seen as a chore rather than for motivation
3: Problem people
4: Band Camp (possibly on the first week of June, Thur, Fri and Sat)
5: Band Camp related activites and rough outline (e.g amazing race)
6: How to improve on sectional practices (help from Alumni, section leaders to take responsibility etc.)
Today
Tomorrow is D-day. Don't know what to say here. Just hoping for the best for myself and the school. At 2pm tomorrow, my fate will be decided. At 2pm tomorrow, HS's reputation will be known. But right now, HS's reputation hangs in the balance. It all depends on us now. Will Mr Chia be happy? Will he be smiling? Will his hands be trembling when he collects the results from MOE at 9am tomorrow? More importantly, will I do well?
I hope those out there especially my Christian friends and the Lifegroup, will be praying for me.
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