I live because of Him...

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

I am back!! From "A Voyage of Songs 2005" in Shah Alam, KL. There's lots to blog about! Knowing myself, this entry is going to be long, with a lot of minor details and everything. I want to keep a good memory of this trip as i regret not doing so for the Genting trip in 2003. I would try to keep it short and sweet...hehe! Here i go!

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Nvm...i tried to blog in detail. But i got tired. so just deleted the whole lot. Maybe the overall impression and thoughts would be sufficient to keep in memory.

Overall, I did enjoy myself and the whole trip was filled with mixed emotions.

I was stressed by the onslaught of emotional stress that i was going to face during the competition. However, I had to overcome that coz I was the one who really wanted to go for the trip and i shouldn't have cold feet at that point in time.

I almost brokedown at times that I shouldn't have. I controlled. Especially at the encouraging moments where some TKchoir members calmed us down; when they assured us everything would go on fine; when the teachers (Mdm Goo, Ms Wang) encouraged us...it was touching...and Mr Toh who went on crapping, trying to calm us and everything... and the hugs that we gave to the ones closest and dearest to us...i loved that time...Also, when it was time to part with my TKChoir juniors at the Grand Finals. And when we(mjchoir) parted outside school...

I really brokedown (typical me) at times that I knew i would...when i felt that i screwed up some parts of the performance; when i saw others breakdown; when i really could not control the emotions that stirred up in me; when i heard the announcement of results; and not forgetting the words that came out of sam koh's mouth. The words were hurting. But it was for the good of all of us. She brought us through the journey of Ashita like what she did the last time for us during SYF for Ave Verum. Hurtful memories were brought back... Emotions aroused. And my heart still hurts whenever Ashita is sung. Thanks sam!

I was very happy, elated, over the moon...when the results were announced; when TKChoir got to perform again at the Grand Finals; when I met up with my TKChoir juniors and when close ties were formed between them; when love and confidence spread and many other occasions.

I found out many things about many people this time round and it was a great time for bonding. I spoke to people whom I never thought i would ever to in my life. I spent the whole time with people i didnt think i would have spent great times with them. I spent my time pigging out with a bunch of gals who had large appetites, though they look real thin. I ate cup noodles for 3 nights in a row. I ate lots of junk food. I talked a lot. I screamed a lot. And i love this joke!!

I drank.

Beer.

ROOT BEER!!

=D

I really enjoyed myself this time round and I have to really thank many people for this enjoyable and successful trip.

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~Mr Yong~

For being there for MJChoir all the way! You didnt give us up throughout this stressful period. Thanks for all the encouragement and guidance given! MJChoir can't do without you! =D

~Mr Ling, Ms Lim and Ms Chow~

Thanks for being wonderful, understanding and efficient teachers throughout this trip. We got to know you all better and MJChoir can't do without such supporting teachers!

~Geraldine and Xuelin darlings~
For being such funny people and laming around with me on the bus rides. And pigging out with us all. PINK RULES!

~Isabel!!!~
My room mate! Sleeping with ya for the 4 nights was great! hehe! no troubles. and you really wow me with your eating power!! And i applaud you for your resistance towards the temptations of chocolate on the way there! And thanks lots for your iron! Without you, i would have to perform in a crumpled gown. And thanks for bringing my bag to the grand finals! Keep cool manz! Man U rawks! (Coz i was born in Manchester...Hehe!)

~Carine~
My "neighbour"!! Hehe! You are a very cool gal and hardworking SL! Thanks for showing lots of care and concern and being beside me while the results were announced. Thanks for letting me break your hand. Hehe! The late nights together chit chatting were enjoyable! Stay pretty! =D

~You Han~
My "neighbour" too! Thanks for waking us all up in the mornings and making sure that we would all not be late. Thanks for also being there for me while we shuttled between MJChoir and TKChoir! Thanks for tolerating my overbearingness.

~Michelle and Holly~
For being such good companions at meals and shopping and partying at night!

~Justin Tit aka Ah Gong and Rui Hong~
Thanks for accompanying us on our shopping trips and carrying our shopping for us! And also, for trying all ya best to organise such great parties and gatherings!

~Justin Hui~
For cracking such lame jokes that sometimes we feel like smacking you. But it was fun listening to you! =D

~Wilfred~
For joining us in the games and added some "spice" into the excitement.

~Eugenia~
For being such a great SL and trying all ya best. Shopping that day with ya was great!!

~Weslie~
For being there for MJChoir even though you were sick. Take care kk!!

~Char~
For being a great sister and SL. Thanks lots for all that ya have done! =D

~Ber~
Thanks for everything that you have done and tolerating the stress that i added to you. TKChoir rawks!

~Da Hong aka Pa~
For being a great Pa and ML! And helping me whenever i needed help. =D

~Ying Chuan~
For always waiting for everyone to alight from the bus to "hijack" (check) the bus. And for tolerating the admin headache especially with the stress that i gave ya =D

~J.wen~
For being a great SL. Jia you!! And wanting to change room with us. Really need to thank ya for that! =D

~Joy Joy~
Thanks for being so encouraging and making me take such ~ photos. Hehe! Really enjoyed the wonderful times we had...

~Gerald~
For encouraging and correcting me at times.

~KY~
For showering lots of care and concerns and supporting all the way!

~Xiang Rong~
For sharing my happiness when i was over the moon!!

~Shi Yun~
For listening to whatever crap i had and tolerating all my nonsense. And supporting me all the way!

~Marie~
I love Marie's beautiful voice and laughter! i would miss the sweet pretty face...

~Zofia~
For harrassing me...With love...Enough said...

~Sam Koh~
Earlier said...Thanks for the thought provoking and emotional night that you gave MJChoir. It was useful! Singing Ashita still makes my heart hurt..

~Kevin~
For adding on to the fun.

~Harris~
I can't believe it! Everyone says you are quiet!! Darns..they havent seen the other side of you...You have been a very fun person to hang out with! Lots of money loh! just jk jk...seriously, it was fun quarrelling with you for the past few days...Must always remember me kk!! =D

~Ben~
Thanks for the entertainment that you provided throughout the whole time when we were super bored! keep on being magical!

~Jeffrey~
Heys! I said i won't write nice abt ya..but knowing me, a kind gal, i would...hehe!! =D
Thanks for being there and showing lots of support for me and everyone else! Your encouragement and tolerance has helped MJChoir lots! Will miss you!

~Adelene and Melissa~
For being such understanding seniors! Love ya company!

~Cass~
Thanks for bringing us lots of joy and happiness and bringing the excitement level up!

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The connecting door to you han and carine's room was great! Thanks to jwen, weslie and rui hong for exchanging rooms! If not, we wouldn't have enjoyed ourselves as much as we did. We had a party on the 3rd night. With food going around and playing games. Laming around. And the animal concentration game really brought us to the peak of the party. Thanks to all who were so sporting and joined in!

The next night which was the 4th night, we thought we could have played until such highness again, but i was a spoilsport and kept falling asleep. I was tired out by the running around the day before and the day itself. The day before, Ber, You han and I were shuttling between Mjchoir, Tkchoir and then Mjchoir's competition. It was tiring. And the 4th day itself, we went shopping at Sunway. did lots of walking. in the afternoon, results were announced.

MJChoir 2 Golds. (Folklore and A1 Open Mix)
TKChoir 2 Golds. (Junior Youth and A2 Open Mix)

And coz the Estonian TV Children's choir was so darn good, they won 2 Categories. So TK, being the 2nd highest, could perform in the Grand Finals. We had to go back again to Concorde and change into our gowns and then join TK for prac at GrandBlueWave Hotel again for the Grand Finals. It was great! I performed with no stress though there was a lot more people than that competition itself. We performed Meplalian and Dumbelle. It rained again! hehe! So cool! It rained during our competition for the A2 Open Mix when we did Dumbelle. At right times also. =)

It was seriously an exciting experience and a tiring one also.

The return journey was filled with songs that we once sang for our concert and competitions...

Though the trip ended without a debrief and in no formal manner, we know that it wont be the last day and last time that we would be meeting each other again. We are still young and the road is still long ahead of us. We have lots to do and MJChoir would still remain strong as the baton is passed from batch to batch.

When would this batch of MJChoir choristers meet again?
10 May 2006!
La Risonanza III~~

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~Rach~

And this is long overdue, thanks to Rui Hong who tried so hard to organise our choir outings and bonding sessions. Really appreciate all the passion and effort you have put in to bond us all! keep it up! =D

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