yesterday.. my first official handbells performance in the performing group. and it was actually quite fun..

ya. started off the day by going to kap for a really early lunch. the whole handbell choir, except for cherie, lynette and krystal, met there for lunch. we were suppose to be there at 10.30 but i was 10 min late. i felt to pai seh until i found out that sandra was later than me. ya. haha. so technically i wasn't really late. ya. then we all waited until 11 plus when they changed the menu to the lunch menu. so sandra decided to let us take our time to eat and start practise half an hour later. so cherie, krystal and lynette and to wait. .haha. we went to cold storage after lunch and bought our 'survival kit'. haha. ya. we bought a lot of sweets and tidbits. then we walked back to school.

we had practise then. we practised till around 3? yeah. then we polished the bells. first time polishing. and i didn't know that the bells were actually sliver. ya. we had to polish fast cos the bus was suppose to pick us up at 3.30. so we all just grabbed the bells in front of us and polished. F3 was the hardest to polish. petty and i had to polish it like siao before it was finally shiny. ya. we then grabbed the costumes we chose and all the necessary stuff. and the bells. tables, mattresses, mallots and skirting. ya. then boarded the bus and off we went..

in the bus sandra gave us a lollipop each. then we ate it all the way. then when we were about to reach we discoverd the lollipop was nowhere near done. so sandra was like bite bite bite. so most of us were forced to bite the lollipop and my mouth was feeling to sweet. haha. and we entered the ball room where we were going to perform. the stage was so small. we had to cut down one table. but because we had tables and all to set up. we were the last to rehearse. ya. the modeling thing was so weird. so not professional. ya.

then we had dinner after the rehearsal. we were told that we tend to open our mouths when we played so were reminded to keep them close. ya. behind the scene was so not glam. so unlike the outside. ya. we weren't given much priority. ya. so pathetic. dinner was in the cafe which served us food as if we were prisoners. ya. we had that tray thing. ya. then we changed into our costumes put on make up and then i was chased around because i didnt want to take photos. i really don't like being in photos. oh and a big hint to people out there.. never wear white gloves with court shoes when you are in a malay traditional costume. you'll look very weird. ya. so that was us.

so after quite a while. we were finally told to take our place and get ready to perform. so when we were called up. i noticed that hardly anyone was looking at us. so insulting la. then only for the first song--burong kakak tua, did people look at us. then after that they continued eating. except for some. ya. the birds in burong kakak tua all died. haha. priscilla's, jin hui's and rui jun's. haha. all the dead birds. haha. then the spot lights were all in our faces but the people in charge were so annoying to tell us. too bad. then how on earth do you want us to see mrs aw. but we did anyway. had to look at her some how right. then half way there was like smoke being sprayed. is that proper use of words. er. anyway. ya. so one thing is that never perform for a dinner with irritaing people in charge. cos hardly anyone looks at you. and there are many weird effects. ya

then we had to clear the bells. the tables and all the stuff that belonged to us that was on the stage right after all the songs. and yes. we did it. we actually managed to play when you with upon a star without any mistakes. YES!!

after that we all went back to school. placed everything back in the room and all. and i finally find myself talking to everyone in the choir. something i wanted myself to do. and not keep so quiet. ya. i shall give myself a pat on my back.. haha.

and i'm in 3i. ya. not the same as cher. so sad. i know cher is sad too. we wanted to be in the same class. cher don't worry. i'll come look for you everytime i can. besides i'll still see you in church. ya. i'm sort of lucky la. cos i have friends in my class. but ya. cher has people whom we don't' like. at least i don't like. ya.

ya. have to go off soon. having meeting with my fellow f13 in school later. sec one camp planning..

oh ya. this is to those sec 2 who go to fmc. please tell me the dates that you are free, as in those days that you can go out. and let me know by email or sms. don't ask why. for those who know why. please don't tell the whole world in case we can't do it. ya. thanks.

oh and i really love this song. testify to love. ya. here are the lyrics. i think it's a really meaningful song. and it's a song that i want to live up to. ya

Testify to love
All the colors of the rainbow,
All the voices of the wind
Every dream that reaches out,
That reaches out to find where love began,
Every word of every story,
Every star in every sky
Every corner of creation, lives to testify

For as long as I shall live,
I will testify to love
I'll be a witness to the silences,
When words are not enough
And with every breath I take,
I will give thanks to God above
For as long as I shall live, I will testify to love

From the mountains to the valleys,
From the rivers to the sea
Every Hand that reaches out,
Every hand that reaches out to offer peace
Every simple act of mercy,
Every step the kingdom come
Every hope in every heart will, speak what love has done

For as long as I shall live,
I will testify to love
I'll be a witness to the silences,
When words are not enough
And with every breath I take,
I will give thanks to God above
For as long as I shall live, I will testify to love