stupid Alan

Well, it's been a while!

I used to blog every day and always have something to talk about. Now I only blog when I have photos or I do something exciting/fun @ school. XD

Many of you might be wondering (probably not) where I was last week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) - welll apart from catching up on some sleep (not really..) I was practicing piano for the Parramatta Eisteddfod, in my fail attempt of getting the $1000/2000 scholarship up for grabs.

There's not much to talk about on those days really. I woke up @ around 8.30, ate ( very important xD) and sat down and practiced. Afterwards, I would have a piano lesson (for free - Margaret's been giving me a free one everyday - Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning). I'm really grateful for her 'free' lessons. She says I need it and I can't really say I don't. She told me to skip school because this is for my future career and it would benefit me a lot if I took some days of school off for this eisteddfod.

What I wore to play: well. The same as when I went to chatswood and to see Meet the Music. Black shirt with black stripes and a double collar. followed by a silver tie.

At the competition. EVERYONE was so good. There were occassional ones who er. weren't as good (especially in the Australian section) but the major stars of the competition were:

James Guan (he got the 2000 bucks. ='( He played very well, and his Chopin Sonata was very nice quote from adjudicator: one of the best interpretations i have heard")

Leanna Lam (came first for the Own Choice section. I only managed to beat her in the Australian section..cos she went over the time limit and thus had to be deducted points)

Camellia Wong (Mr Wong's teacher's student? i think. not sure but she was quite good)

These people are already in Uni and have much more experience @ piano than me, who basically tried to do 6months worth of practice in 2 weeks. (that's my only excuse for not getting the 2000 scholarship xD - i can blame it on laziness. Music is hard work)

I managed to get 2nd place ($40 bucks yay!) in the Australian Section playing the Carl Vine Bagatelles II, III and IV. In my opinion, I played that the worst. My Les Jeux d'eaux a la Villa D'este - I was most happy with, despite only getting 4th place for that only.

comments: "Took the listener on a variety of moods and sustained the focus of attention throughout the climax of the piece to the calm denouncement" I guess that's good?

Then on Sunday, I played in the Scholarship section with my Prelude & Fugue in C# by Bach and Ravel's Ondine from Gaspard de la nuit. Not a great performance and because of my apparent nervousness - I didn't play as well as I wanted to.

Astronaut visit

was extremely inspiring.

Basically the first thing he said to the school was one of the most inspiring things he said. Paraphrasing: "If you have a dream, just work hard at it and you'll get there" It's particularly inspiring for someone like me, who is aiming for something that not many people can get into. Music is extremely hard to do well and earn lots of money in. But then, I guess so is Rocket Science and Aeronautics.

He is my inspiration. I really wish I could have talked to him personally and asked him a few more questions.

BUS TRIP RIDE HOME ft. Alan (Goose) and Joseph

So we record for Jazz ensemble, singing our very enjoyable Bad Condition. The chem room makes the sound so amazingly good. I really enjoyed singing it and I reckon the first time we sing the 'chorus' is really good. Everyone's voice ent really that tired yet - especially tenors (really easy to testipop when your voice gets tired) and all the layers of harmony exist very harmoniously together xDD

Anyway, after that, me, Alan, Joseph join a couple (actually a lot of) others to catch the Epping bus home.

Since Josph recently informed me through his blog that he had never taken a luvo before. In my extreme surprise and astonishment, I promised him I would take one with him. His first luvo HAHA.

I actually reckon it's a very good photo and Joseph is quite photogenic imo. xD

Alan, Joseph and yours sincerely =D

Alan looking very surprised.. hehe

ME =D

hmmm. let me explain. Alan was MEANT to do the Kelvin/Mr Lowcock's surprised/wide eyed 8( look but apparently Alan didn't know or something and he didn't do it. so i'm the only one left looking stupid as i was taking the luvo =(

And I think that's Carol stretching behind us =D

Anyway, that was a very fun bus trip. Alan, I hope you enjoyed your e-fun instead of going to library with me :P

A special HI to Chris from year 11 who recently informed me he READ MY BLOG?! LOL.

I shall blog more about my cooking adventures and other funny disney stuff later on. Maybe after exams I shall attempt to be Masterchef of my household again =)

until then. Exams are coming so i doubt i'll be blogging.

STUDY HARD =D

the title of the blog is dedicated to Alan. It is a phrase I often use with Alan as he always plays tricks and pranks on me (like stealing my pencil pencil case).