Saturday, March 15, 2008
RIP
THIS BLOG IS DEAD. Go to http://clarinetex.blogspot.com/ for my revived blog. And somehow the chatbox duplicates messages recieved on either this or my new blog to show on both blogs, so do not post on this chatbox, go to my new blog.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
English blog of personal response - Term 3 (2)
Articles used:
http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/pub/naturewatch/text/a052a.htm
http://ecologyasia.com/news-archives/2001/jan-01/straitstimes.asia1.com.sg_singapore_story_0,1870,20114-980805540,00.html
If you are in Singapore now, look out the window.
If you say that all you can see is the wall of the next building, then find another window. But the vast majority of people will see something which has characterized Singapore as a unique city in the sense that we have something which most other countries would only have in the countryside, or a few scattered in the nearby city square, or in a bonsai pot at home. It’s called trees.
Trees, or the general greenery. Singapore has long been labeled the “garden city”, in the sense that we are pretty much what a tree-hugger’s dream city could be. There’s not one road which is not paved with greenery, not one building without a skirt of trees. There’s not much doubt that Singapore is green. However, not many can say the same about Singaporeans.
The article from Habitat News tells us about the installation of “green corridors” between residential hubs in certain districts; most regular joggers will know them as park connectors. However, it also says that there are many Singaporeans who have taken a decidedly weird attitude about these paths. Lily Kong, social and cultural geographer from the National University of Singapore, observes that many Singaporeans who do not use these paths, take comfort in the fact that they exist.
Isn’t it just the slightest bit disturbing that a person can take comfort in an achievement which he had absolutely no part to play in, didn’t know about until he read the newspaper, and wouldn’t care about if he hadn’t? Maybe. Maybe not.
Protecting the title of “garden city” isn’t easy at all. In the 2001 World Economic Forum, Singapore was ranked as one of the tenth worst environmental countries. This was mainly due to Singapore’s inherent lack of natural resources, coupled with the level of industrial pollution per unit of land area. But nobody can say that the government hasn’t tried. Singapore has tried to implement more eco-friendly machines and techniques in her developmental process. I’ve also seen newspaper articles displaying pictures of one minister or another leaning against a shovel, planting a tree at an environmental protection event.
Okay, fine. The government has tried, full stop. What about us as individuals? We can take all the comfort in the world that this agency or that company has started a recycling programme, but besides that, there’s not much we can say for ourselves. Singapore may be green, but many Singaporeans don’t give a hoot. Everywhere – anywhere – you go, you can see litter decorating the drains and walkways. Cigarette butts, drink cans, tissue paper, cardboard boxes, you name it, they have it. Town councils have to install more and more rubbish bins (which are, ironically, GREEN, probably in some faint hope that the visitors will look at the bins and not the trash) which we don’t use anyway. Many places have to employ cleaners just to remove our trash, and frankly, it’s disgusting.
So, when will we do something about it? When will we come out from under the mask of green which the government has so carefully hidden us under? If everyone could just decide that their cigarette butts would look nicer in a bin, it would make a world of difference.
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http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/pub/naturewatch/text/a052a.htm
http://ecologyasia.com/news-archives/2001/jan-01/straitstimes.asia1.com.sg_singapore_story_0,1870,20114-980805540,00.html
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If you are in Singapore now, look out the window.
If you say that all you can see is the wall of the next building, then find another window. But the vast majority of people will see something which has characterized Singapore as a unique city in the sense that we have something which most other countries would only have in the countryside, or a few scattered in the nearby city square, or in a bonsai pot at home. It’s called trees.
Trees, or the general greenery. Singapore has long been labeled the “garden city”, in the sense that we are pretty much what a tree-hugger’s dream city could be. There’s not one road which is not paved with greenery, not one building without a skirt of trees. There’s not much doubt that Singapore is green. However, not many can say the same about Singaporeans.
The article from Habitat News tells us about the installation of “green corridors” between residential hubs in certain districts; most regular joggers will know them as park connectors. However, it also says that there are many Singaporeans who have taken a decidedly weird attitude about these paths. Lily Kong, social and cultural geographer from the National University of Singapore, observes that many Singaporeans who do not use these paths, take comfort in the fact that they exist.
Isn’t it just the slightest bit disturbing that a person can take comfort in an achievement which he had absolutely no part to play in, didn’t know about until he read the newspaper, and wouldn’t care about if he hadn’t? Maybe. Maybe not.
Protecting the title of “garden city” isn’t easy at all. In the 2001 World Economic Forum, Singapore was ranked as one of the tenth worst environmental countries. This was mainly due to Singapore’s inherent lack of natural resources, coupled with the level of industrial pollution per unit of land area. But nobody can say that the government hasn’t tried. Singapore has tried to implement more eco-friendly machines and techniques in her developmental process. I’ve also seen newspaper articles displaying pictures of one minister or another leaning against a shovel, planting a tree at an environmental protection event.
Okay, fine. The government has tried, full stop. What about us as individuals? We can take all the comfort in the world that this agency or that company has started a recycling programme, but besides that, there’s not much we can say for ourselves. Singapore may be green, but many Singaporeans don’t give a hoot. Everywhere – anywhere – you go, you can see litter decorating the drains and walkways. Cigarette butts, drink cans, tissue paper, cardboard boxes, you name it, they have it. Town councils have to install more and more rubbish bins (which are, ironically, GREEN, probably in some faint hope that the visitors will look at the bins and not the trash) which we don’t use anyway. Many places have to employ cleaners just to remove our trash, and frankly, it’s disgusting.
So, when will we do something about it? When will we come out from under the mask of green which the government has so carefully hidden us under? If everyone could just decide that their cigarette butts would look nicer in a bin, it would make a world of difference.
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Monday, September 24, 2007
English blog of personal response - Term 3
Original Article - Premarital Sex: Whose burden?
The original article was written by Aaron Ng, undergraduate in the National University of Singapore.
Average age of Singaporeans experiencing sex for the first time? 18.4
Average age of marriage in Singapore? 30.2
These figures are alarming; but not as alarming as they could be. For instance, the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the world is in fact 143 per 1000 girls aged 15-19 years in sub-Saharan Africa; which would of course imply that the occurrences of sexual activity are even higher. 80% of British teenagers admitted that they had engaged in sexual activity while still studying in their junior college level education institute, or even before that. In fact, even though figures of pre-marital sex are rising in our country, Singapore is still widely considered as already a "well-behaved" country in terms of sexual activity. Still, pre-marital sex does have its consequences.
There are many associated social problems with pre-marital sexual activity, namely that of teenage pregnancy, teenage mothering, teenage abortions, and spread of sexually-transmitted diseases. All these are usually based on immature thinking and irresponsible Teenagers sometimes do not realise the consequences of their actions when fueled by impulsive passion and the heat of the moment. If the actions of the two partners lead to a pregnancy, the choice of abortion or raising the baby is a choice between a rock and a hard place. Sometimes, other consequences may show years later when one or the other of the partners is diagnosed with AIDS or HIV. By then, regret comes too late.
The best way to solve this is in sex education. Prevention is better than cure, so the question is, quote, "not whether something should be done about the issue, but who should be doing something about the issue." Does the duty fall to the parents and relatives? Or does it stand with the government and, in extension, the teachers?
Sex has always been a taboo in the Singaporean family society. Parents shirk at even mentioning the word, resulting in a trend of ignorance-breeds-curiosity in the child. Teachers are too conservative, and some may feel embarrassed talking about the topic. By secondary school level, the usual norm for introducing sex education, the student has already developed a skeptical and cynical attitude towards teachers and sometimes their parents, and it is hard to drill the concept of "safe (pre-marital) sex" into them.
I agree with the author's diagnosis. For example, the Dutch system utilizes a direct, pragmatic approach when dealing with sex education, incorporating biological information, values, attitudes, and communication skills from a young age. This direct approach has resulted in relatively low rates of teenage pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases in the country.
I feel that our methods are not targeted enough. Matters regarding sex should be regarded as fairly unconscious truths, instead of debate motions which have plenty of gray areas. No one needs to tell a student to look left and right before crossing a road, or to peel a banana before eating it. Why can't they do that to sex?
491 words
Other Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_incidence_of_teenage_pregnancy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS
The original article was written by Aaron Ng, undergraduate in the National University of Singapore.
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Average age of Singaporeans experiencing sex for the first time? 18.4
Average age of marriage in Singapore? 30.2
These figures are alarming; but not as alarming as they could be. For instance, the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the world is in fact 143 per 1000 girls aged 15-19 years in sub-Saharan Africa; which would of course imply that the occurrences of sexual activity are even higher. 80% of British teenagers admitted that they had engaged in sexual activity while still studying in their junior college level education institute, or even before that. In fact, even though figures of pre-marital sex are rising in our country, Singapore is still widely considered as already a "well-behaved" country in terms of sexual activity. Still, pre-marital sex does have its consequences.
There are many associated social problems with pre-marital sexual activity, namely that of teenage pregnancy, teenage mothering, teenage abortions, and spread of sexually-transmitted diseases. All these are usually based on immature thinking and irresponsible Teenagers sometimes do not realise the consequences of their actions when fueled by impulsive passion and the heat of the moment. If the actions of the two partners lead to a pregnancy, the choice of abortion or raising the baby is a choice between a rock and a hard place. Sometimes, other consequences may show years later when one or the other of the partners is diagnosed with AIDS or HIV. By then, regret comes too late.
The best way to solve this is in sex education. Prevention is better than cure, so the question is, quote, "not whether something should be done about the issue, but who should be doing something about the issue." Does the duty fall to the parents and relatives? Or does it stand with the government and, in extension, the teachers?
Sex has always been a taboo in the Singaporean family society. Parents shirk at even mentioning the word, resulting in a trend of ignorance-breeds-curiosity in the child. Teachers are too conservative, and some may feel embarrassed talking about the topic. By secondary school level, the usual norm for introducing sex education, the student has already developed a skeptical and cynical attitude towards teachers and sometimes their parents, and it is hard to drill the concept of "safe (pre-marital) sex" into them.
I agree with the author's diagnosis. For example, the Dutch system utilizes a direct, pragmatic approach when dealing with sex education, incorporating biological information, values, attitudes, and communication skills from a young age. This direct approach has resulted in relatively low rates of teenage pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases in the country.
I feel that our methods are not targeted enough. Matters regarding sex should be regarded as fairly unconscious truths, instead of debate motions which have plenty of gray areas. No one needs to tell a student to look left and right before crossing a road, or to peel a banana before eating it. Why can't they do that to sex?
491 words
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Other Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_incidence_of_teenage_pregnancy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
sister's birthday
Today: 25th July 2007. Happy birthday, sis: 12 years old. I think...?
Haven't blogged in a week due to Maths and Chinese CCTs. I think I aced Math, and didn't do too badly for Chinese.
P.D. says my chinese chess skills are based on "radical" and "tyco" moves, but I actually think I'm improving. Here's my scores so far:
VS P.D. --- 4 Wins 1 Draw 1 Loss
VS H.K. --- 1 Win 0 Draw 1 Loss
And H.K. got OWNED by Arthur three times in a row (four?). With some of our help.
Investiture line-up still changing. 2 confirmed so far; Centuria & Phantom of the Opera.
--- interesting quotes ---
(not really a quote)
*raises head, watches Person A kick the ball, flies in a nice trajectory...*
*ball whacks me on the head*
Haven't blogged in a week due to Maths and Chinese CCTs. I think I aced Math, and didn't do too badly for Chinese.
P.D. says my chinese chess skills are based on "radical" and "tyco" moves, but I actually think I'm improving. Here's my scores so far:
VS P.D. --- 4 Wins 1 Draw 1 Loss
VS H.K. --- 1 Win 0 Draw 1 Loss
And H.K. got OWNED by Arthur three times in a row (four?). With some of our help.
Investiture line-up still changing. 2 confirmed so far; Centuria & Phantom of the Opera.
--- interesting quotes ---
(not really a quote)
*raises head, watches Person A kick the ball, flies in a nice trajectory...*
*ball whacks me on the head*
Thursday, July 19, 2007
heads up - tests
Tests coming round. Nothing else to say.
--- interesting quote ---
*reading from chinese textbook*
5566 = five five six six... oops...
--- interesting quote ---
*reading from chinese textbook*
5566 = five five six six... oops...
Friday, July 13, 2007
friday the 13th again
Friday the 13th. Nothing exceptionally unlucky happened today, haha. Actually I quite enjoyed today.
In band, we're starting to have batch practice, i.e. the whole batch (Sec 1/2/3/4) will go somewhere around the school to practice together some pieces to play for Investiture.
Our songs:
1) Centuria (Batch Song)
2) Fate of the Gods
3) Utopia (unconfirmed)
This time, I am determined to get all my notes/articulation etc. correct, and try to match up to the Sec 3s last year (Sec 4s this year). Our batch has always been pretty... unenthusiastic when it comes to batch practice, so this year that has got to change. It already is, in some people.
Downside: I was the only clarinet today, and that might happen frequently from now on. And everybody says I play too soft...
1) Centuria (3rd clar) - It's the hardest batch piece out of the 3 (others are Crystal City Overture and Circle of Life). I think we sound ok for the fast parts, but the slow bits are empty (only like 10 Sec 3s came today). And I might switch to 1st.
2) Fate of the Gods (1st clar) - Listening to the recording, I must say that its very nice. It portrays a battle between good and evil (cliche!) and only revolves around one theme, so it shouldn't be too hard once I master the fingering. BUT, solo 1st clarinet = plenty of solo melody bits, and duets with the flute.
3) Utopia (haven't got the score yet)
Well, its still 1 month + to Investiture.
5 stars for the effects too. The final battle made me shiver.
On the other hand, sometimes the need for simple understanding by stereotyping was carried away in Dolores Umbridge. She is supposed to act the simpering assistant of the Minister, but the stereotype went too far. She was portrayed:
1) dressed in bright pink
2) high pitched voice
3) short, fat, old lady
4) smile stuck on her face
but
5) general bad guy
6) patronizing
7) cruel
8) control freak
9) unfeeling
That's a bit too much.
Anyway, goodnight.
In band, we're starting to have batch practice, i.e. the whole batch (Sec 1/2/3/4) will go somewhere around the school to practice together some pieces to play for Investiture.
Our songs:
1) Centuria (Batch Song)
2) Fate of the Gods
3) Utopia (unconfirmed)
This time, I am determined to get all my notes/articulation etc. correct, and try to match up to the Sec 3s last year (Sec 4s this year). Our batch has always been pretty... unenthusiastic when it comes to batch practice, so this year that has got to change. It already is, in some people.
Downside: I was the only clarinet today, and that might happen frequently from now on. And everybody says I play too soft...
1) Centuria (3rd clar) - It's the hardest batch piece out of the 3 (others are Crystal City Overture and Circle of Life). I think we sound ok for the fast parts, but the slow bits are empty (only like 10 Sec 3s came today). And I might switch to 1st.
2) Fate of the Gods (1st clar) - Listening to the recording, I must say that its very nice. It portrays a battle between good and evil (cliche!) and only revolves around one theme, so it shouldn't be too hard once I master the fingering. BUT, solo 1st clarinet = plenty of solo melody bits, and duets with the flute.
3) Utopia (haven't got the score yet)
Well, its still 1 month + to Investiture.
On another topic, I went to watch Harry Potter 5 yesterday. My father got some complementary tickets for the opening night, so why not? Also met some RI boys there, I know one by name, the others two by face. I didn't know they knew me.
It was... actually GOOD, unlike HP 4. People who haven't read the book may be a bit lost, but the plot is much clearer than HP 4. The good/evil distinction is plainly evident; white smoke = Order of the Pheonix, black smoke = Death Eater; green = Voldemort (Adeva Kedava), red = Dumbledore (Expelliamus?); fire spells = Voldemort, water spells = Dumbledore.5 stars for the effects too. The final battle made me shiver.
On the other hand, sometimes the need for simple understanding by stereotyping was carried away in Dolores Umbridge. She is supposed to act the simpering assistant of the Minister, but the stereotype went too far. She was portrayed:
1) dressed in bright pink
2) high pitched voice
3) short, fat, old lady
4) smile stuck on her face
but
5) general bad guy
6) patronizing
7) cruel
8) control freak
9) unfeeling
That's a bit too much.
Anyway, goodnight.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
popping by
Just popping by to put in some quotes.
And I just realised that this Friday is in fact Friday the 13th. Not that I'm the least bit superstitious, like *touch wood* =), but that day happens to be:
1) The day my RE SMP 6-page report is due (well its done)
2) Chemistry quiz (small matter)
3) The first band practice since Con Brio (actually I can't wait to start picking our Investiture songs, but we will probably practice something for National Day)
... but these are relatively small events.
Saw a band perform last Saturday at West Mall. 1st song: Some march that I remember faintly but I can't place it. I think it may be Blue Ridge Saga. 2nd song: A medley of Mamma Mia! songs including "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia!". 3rd song: Y.M.C.A.
All the songs sounded pretty simple, but the audience loved it. So did I, it sounded flawless from the 4th floor. Trumpets a bit soft though.
Maybe that's what our band should do for concerts; play simple and more appreciated songs instead of harded songs which no one has ever heard of. Maybe.
Also, saw someone I knew with his children in Parkway Parade on Sunday. I didn't say hi though.
--- interesting quotes ---
"My password has changed from asterisk-asterisk-asterisk-asterisk to dot-dot-dot-dot-dot..."
"My birthday is on the 29th of Febuary. I have four birthdays a year."
And I just realised that this Friday is in fact Friday the 13th. Not that I'm the least bit superstitious, like *touch wood* =), but that day happens to be:
1) The day my RE SMP 6-page report is due (well its done)
2) Chemistry quiz (small matter)
3) The first band practice since Con Brio (actually I can't wait to start picking our Investiture songs, but we will probably practice something for National Day)
... but these are relatively small events.
Saw a band perform last Saturday at West Mall. 1st song: Some march that I remember faintly but I can't place it. I think it may be Blue Ridge Saga. 2nd song: A medley of Mamma Mia! songs including "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia!". 3rd song: Y.M.C.A.
All the songs sounded pretty simple, but the audience loved it. So did I, it sounded flawless from the 4th floor. Trumpets a bit soft though.
Maybe that's what our band should do for concerts; play simple and more appreciated songs instead of harded songs which no one has ever heard of. Maybe.
Also, saw someone I knew with his children in Parkway Parade on Sunday. I didn't say hi though.
--- interesting quotes ---
"My password has changed from asterisk-asterisk-asterisk-asterisk to dot-dot-dot-dot-dot..."
"My birthday is on the 29th of Febuary. I have four birthdays a year."
Saturday, July 7, 2007
07/07/07
*this post was written on 07/07/07 but posted on 10/07/07*
Today's 07/07/07!
Con Brio's over. I guess it was OK. Everyone was singing along in the encores and we were all feeling pretty high, but there were a lot of jumbled parts in the harder songs, and the whole band lost itself in Gershiwn!, fluboes lost themselves in Whistle, and I lost myself badly in Snow Caps and Mononoke.
But what's over is over. Now I'm stuck with piles of homework (particularly RE) and 3 pop quizzes in all three Sciences. I mean, look at this:
Wednesday: Physics Quiz
Thursday: Bio Quiz
Friday: Chem Quiz
lolz.
--- interesting quote ---
"由于 = cuttlefish!"
"由于 = got fish!"
"由于 = got luck!"
"由于 = hesitate!"
Today's 07/07/07!
Con Brio's over. I guess it was OK. Everyone was singing along in the encores and we were all feeling pretty high, but there were a lot of jumbled parts in the harder songs, and the whole band lost itself in Gershiwn!, fluboes lost themselves in Whistle, and I lost myself badly in Snow Caps and Mononoke.
But what's over is over. Now I'm stuck with piles of homework (particularly RE) and 3 pop quizzes in all three Sciences. I mean, look at this:
Wednesday: Physics Quiz
Thursday: Bio Quiz
Friday: Chem Quiz
lolz.
--- interesting quote ---
"由于 = cuttlefish!"
"由于 = got fish!"
"由于 = got luck!"
"由于 = hesitate!"
Friday, July 6, 2007
another homework night
Another late night grill.
And I realized that I over typed some completely irrelevant stuff... shame to waste it, so I'll just put it here.
His fame and fortunes rose as he travelled to New York in 1883, and purchased The New York World, which prospered with his leadership. During his time there, he engaged in various legal battles to win the support of the public, including the printing of an incident which accused the U.S. federal government of a fallacious payment to a French canal company. Pulitzer was applauded by the public on his efforts on their behalf. He died in 1911 aboard his personal yacht.
And I realized that I over typed some completely irrelevant stuff... shame to waste it, so I'll just put it here.
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Joseph Pulitzer was born in Mako, Hungary, on the 10th of April in the year 1847. He aspired to become a soldier, and applied to three different armed forces, but was rejected by all due to his poor eyesight and weak health. He traveled to Boston (as rumors go, he jumped ship a few miles off the coast and swam there) and worked several odd jobs while studying English and law at a library. He got a job as a journalist for the Westliche Post, but soon was promoted to editor and publisher. After his marriage to a woman from Washington named Kate Davis, he became head of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and with his efforts the paper’s circulation and popularity rose.
His fame and fortunes rose as he travelled to New York in 1883, and purchased The New York World, which prospered with his leadership. During his time there, he engaged in various legal battles to win the support of the public, including the printing of an incident which accused the U.S. federal government of a fallacious payment to a French canal company. Pulitzer was applauded by the public on his efforts on their behalf. He died in 1911 aboard his personal yacht.
Pulitzer was regarded as a tireless, public-spirited journalist. His concerns reached beyond his newspaper company; they tried to uphold the power of the press, with the interests of the public at heart. This is summarized in a quote by Pulitzer in 1904: “An able, disinterested, public-spirited press, with trained intelligence to know the right and courage to do it, can preserve that public virtue without which popular government is a sham and a mockery. A cynical, mercenary, demagogic press will produce in time a people as base as itself. The power to mould the future of the Republic will be in the hands of the journalists of future generations.” It is his righteous spirit which caused the founding of the Columbia School of Journalism, and the implementation of the Pulitzer Prizes.
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Took me a while to realise it was off-topic.
Concert tomorrow. We are still lacking ushers and ticket sellers at the door. Guess some people will have to double up.
Band was amazingly not too bad today. Except me, when my lower joint keys got stuck midway through the practice. And then when I neglected the key signature by accident...
--- interesting quote ---
As usual, I will try to protect anonymity.
*I accidentally drop thumbrest on floor. It rolls to where A is standing*
A: *jumps up* Where is it!?
Everyone else: ???
A: The cockroach?
B: Thumbrest lah!
Ok, I shouldn't make fun of people but it was too funny to resist.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
con brio
50th post today!!! But on to other matters.
define:con brio - With spirit and vigor. Commonly used in conjunction with Allegro or Vivace.
Who: Raffles Institution Military Band
What: Con Brio - A concert.
When: 06/07/07 (Friday), 7:30 PM
Where: Raffles Institution Auditorium
As Why and How are best left unanswered, let me go on with the repertoire.
Not in order (mostly):
Carmen Fantasy -- pls no...
Mononoke Hime Melody -- expressively nice
Gershiwn! -- o!e my favourite
And Then The Ocean Glows -- exhausting
Spanish Fever -- exhilarating
Snow Caps -- loud and nice
Bandwagon -- hard... sort of...
Whistle While You Work -- not too bad
It's A Small World -- arrgh
I can't remember the rest offhand. But its still an exhausting effort.
Intensive practice up till Friday. Must sleep now to recharge for tomorrow.
--- interesting quotes ---
Note: I shall try not to offend anyone.
Quotes someone somewhere:
In 2005, RI Swim Team C'Div won the nationals. The Straits Times said that *some school* pledged to win it back next year.
2006, we won again. The Straits Times said *some school* did well.
This year, we hope that the Straits Times will just say that they better stay on dry land.
*SUPER LOUD claps* from audience.
define:con brio - With spirit and vigor. Commonly used in conjunction with Allegro or Vivace.
Who: Raffles Institution Military Band
What: Con Brio - A concert.
When: 06/07/07 (Friday), 7:30 PM
Where: Raffles Institution Auditorium
As Why and How are best left unanswered, let me go on with the repertoire.
Not in order (mostly):
Carmen Fantasy -- pls no...
Mononoke Hime Melody -- expressively nice
Gershiwn! -- o!e my favourite
And Then The Ocean Glows -- exhausting
Spanish Fever -- exhilarating
Snow Caps -- loud and nice
Bandwagon -- hard... sort of...
Whistle While You Work -- not too bad
It's A Small World -- arrgh
I can't remember the rest offhand. But its still an exhausting effort.
Intensive practice up till Friday. Must sleep now to recharge for tomorrow.
--- interesting quotes ---
Note: I shall try not to offend anyone.
Quotes someone somewhere:
In 2005, RI Swim Team C'Div won the nationals. The Straits Times said that *some school* pledged to win it back next year.
2006, we won again. The Straits Times said *some school* did well.
This year, we hope that the Straits Times will just say that they better stay on dry land.
*SUPER LOUD claps* from audience.
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