Phew! The feeling of NOT writing my blog for such a long time is such a relieve! Picturing the busy me trying to fit in some time to write something is not something I would love to do. Since I've told you that I have been working, helping out for the concert, etc etc... I'll just let you know the results aight?
2/9/06
The day when all of us finally got to show to the audiences (the meesly parents and friends) what we've prepared for 2 months. And frankly, that's a really short time. The concerts I've helped out were usually spread out over a period of at least 4 months. This time, everything was done in a rush, though we tried our best to make everything up to standard.
We were all up for the busy day ahead. I got to my music school early in the morning to help move those necessities over to the concert hall. We had our share of work, ran here, moved there. Many of them were ready to help, I mean, those who I have worked with and taught. I was happy about that. At least I didn't have that big of a burden to carry throughout the concert.
At 2pm, all performers have to be there. They started filling in slowly, though most of them were there within 30 mins. We were able to rehearse, and got everything into place.
At 4pm was the actual concert. the programme went well, with a few slips and mistakes here and there, it wasn't that big of a deal. The concert was considered a success. That was good news. Not to forget our "Mamak Stall" which has never been finished practising, was presented well, in a way that it was interesting and hilarious (that's an overstatement). Our finale, 传灯, a Chinese song, was done QUITE well, but when it came to having fun, we had our share of fun. Since it came after "Mamak Stall", we used back our "instruments" to create matching beats for that song. So much fun....
Overall, even with the help, I was really, really stressed, although I felt nothing. I guess most of them came from the worries of the outcomes. I have to thank certain people like Zhen Kang, Chee Kwai, Vincent, Kai Xin, Chee Meen, Swee Hxien, and Kelvin for doing such a great job. They were mere amateurs when it came to backstage work, but they delivered great results. I'm pleased. For the first time, I have to admit, of all the concerts I have organised, this one, though it wasn't as good as the others, was the best that I've ever experienced, in a way that I had 70% control of the backstage (hehe), and one which I had the most fun in. Thanks again. I won't forget this concert! ;)
(Sinfonia's 3rd Annual Concert)
11/9/06
I woke up feeling terrible. I decided to to sleep longer, since I knew I was ill. Never did I know I was gonna experience a bad time. One hour later, I couldn't take the weird feeling anymore, so I woke up finally. It felt as though there were a lot of 'air' in my tummy. First thing I did was to rush into the toilet... Well, it lasted for almost 20 mins, I suppose.
Not long later, I came down, trying to keep my contents of the stomach IN my stomach. I couldn't take it, so I really had to vomit. Yes, the most dreaded thing of my life: vomitting.
Times in the toilet cleansing my intestines: 2
Times in the toilet dropping tears with a running nose trying to get stuff out from mouth: 3
I gave up. I HAD to see the doctor. I went to see the doctor by MYSELF, and spent RM35 on MY own. Sad, isn't it?
Anyway, I recovered the next day, but feeling quite nauseous. Life goes on, right?
16/9/06
A saturday. Isn't it supposed to be a day for young people like us to stay at home and rest OR go out to have fun with friends or family? Too bad. I was stuck with helping out a company dinner event. It's work for me, and no fun.
It's funny how little I have to do, what I'm in charge, and I too have to go over at a time like the others, 10am. And guess what. I didn't plan to go back to shower and change either. I had to stay there till 11pm. So that's... 1,2,3... right, 13 hours. Oh deary. Well, at least I got to learn how to make boxes and set up the projector. What else? Hmmm... I guess that's about it. A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME! Damn. I regret not taking my MP3 player along.
The dinner was rubbish as well. Well, it was successful, just that the emcee was as rubbish as one 'colleague' (the thought that he's a colleague is already creeping me) of mine. The food was alright, but there were so little choices (but considering the dinner were for Malays, so it wasn't the company to blame). What I was so disgusted about was a married couple (I assume they are the suppliers) on my table of ten. For almost all of the dishes that were served (one by one), they were the first to take, and not only did that irritate me, they took quite a lot like they wanted to make it worth the money they paid (or not), AND they used their own utensils to get their food when there's utensils ready for them to use. Just down-right disgusting. Imagine 2 pigs eating from the sty. Oh, I forgot. They DID look like pigs as well. They were both really plump. I shouldn't treat them nicely, they were FAT. Haha...
Oh, but it was a treat to get picked for the lucky draw. Furthurmore it was my boss (who hired me) who picked the number. I didn't want to get on the stage, so I asked a female colleague to go get it. But since I didn't feel nice, I initially wanted to give her the gift, since the draw was a soybean maker, and I thought my mom had one already. Today I was nagged for being so 'nice'. And so, I felt 'nice' too to ask back the draw gift from my colleague. Oh well.
Back to yesterday, I came back without keys, so I was left out without a bed to lie on YET. Both my sis and my mom were out. I came back at a few mins before 12am, and waited till 12.40am to get in. At least I had the guts to climb into the house compound first. If not, I wouldn't be here telling you all these. =P
