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    Goodbyes
  • OUR final lecture.
    ++Wednesday, April 20, 2011 ++


    It all started when Mr H asked if I would like to join the

    rehearsals and performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony -

    (you know) I nodded.

    That happened during my entrance audition, which was March 2008.

    It subsequently led to a quartet performance, and a Germany concert tour -

    all before July when we officially began schooling.

    _____


    Today, as classmates for 3 years, we had our final lecture together.

    Taking a class photo became mandatory, to commemorate our friendship,

    and the eventful 3 years we spent here.

    All memories, whether sweet or sorrow - are now archived.

    _____


    I wonder if I shall bring my camera to school tomorrow,

    to take some snaps of our last schooling day;

    and so I left the 18-135 EF-S lens in school (deliberately!), the answer is apparent, NO?


    Ancient Facts & Figures: Mervin, Ji Min and I first met and befriended each other

    in this very hall during an evening rehearsal in March 2008.

    I miss our baby quartet. Min Jin, where are you???

    _____


    Now now... Let's work towards our final recitals!

    Alles Gute!

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    10:45 PM
    CX 21st Edition: of Padlocks and Keys
    ++Sunday, February 20, 2011 ++


    It striked me to blog when I attended my friend's party last night.

    My 21st. 5th Feb 2011. Exactly 15 days ago.

    I had breakfast & lunch with my family and relatives.

    I practised the violin. I fed my dogs. I surfed the net.

    I phoned my past teachers to wish them a prosperous CNY.

    I drove around the my hometown running errands for the celebration.

    ... and there it came the party.

    Thanks you, papa & mummy. For everything.

    Thank you, to all who helped: my aunt, maid, sister, friends....

    Lastly, thanks to all who turned up.

    Alles Gute!


    Thank you for the music.


    What a sensation to have so many people singing for you.




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    3:42 PM
    CX 21st Edition: the Final Countdown
    ++Saturday, February 19, 2011 ++


    For me, friends are people as important as family.

    4th Feb 2011. 1030 pm.

    It was a heartfelt decision to kill the final hours of my 20th

    with this bunch of high school classmates whom I matured with.

    Friends that you can keep.

    P/S: I realised that I've been friends with 杰新 & 家豪 since primary school!

    ... and how fast time flies, 杰新 has already got his bachelor's degree 2 months back.

    Alles Gute!




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    12:50 AM
    Thank You for the Music.
    ++Friday, February 4, 2011 ++


    I decided to blog before heading out for the final countdown.

    Whether you are my love, my family, my friend, my teacher...

    I wanna thank you for being there for me.

    Dreaming a dream I choose to is the best ever thing that happened.

    Without a song or a dance, what are we?

    Thank you for the music, for giving it to me.

    Now, let's party.

    Alles Gute!

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    5:47 PM
    CX 21st Edition: the Boys in White.
    ++Friday, January 21, 2011 ++


    My last days as a boy.

    Grown up? Hope so.

    CX will turn legal before you realise...

    ... and the festivities have already begun.

    City colours... of padlocks and keys...

    I'm looking forward to it!

    Love y'all.

    Alles Gute!

    P/S: When was the last time I blew birthday candles?

    I seriously can't remember.




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    1:48 AM
    Anniversary!
    ++Saturday, December 18, 2010 ++


    Okay it is mummy's birthday.

    And guess what?

    It is also the rent's anniversary!

    A dinner with my family and besties

    was possibly the best way to celebrate such an occasion.

    What can go better than a BFFs meet family?

    For more pictures, click here.

    Alles Gute!

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    12:10 AM
    Greetings.
    ++Friday, December 10, 2010 ++


    10 . 12 . 2010

    A violin-packed day for me.

    Breakfast - coaching - lunch - practice - errands - dinner - rehearsal - supper.

    However, the highlight of the day was a phone call to Australia,

    wishing my bestie a happy 21st.

    That's all for now.

    I shall have my dinner.

    Alles Gute!

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    6:02 PM
    Rendy boy.
    ++Wednesday, November 17, 2010 ++

    on Rendy:
    cotton t-shirt from Uniqlo, skinny jeans from Cheap Monday,
    studded sneakers from River Island, necklace from Thomas Sabo and
    Extra Courier Bag from Balenciaga Homme.



    Rendy boy is back; Yes, he certainly is.

    Together we shall rock the town.




    Alles Gute!


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    11:39 PM
    Happy 21st, mate!
    ++Tuesday, November 9, 2010 ++

    2:01 a.m.

    There is a conducting exam that I gotta deal with later in the day.

    Despite all that, I am blogging at this hour.

    For a reason worthwhile.



    Guess who this attention seeking guy is?

    That's him, my all time best buddy.

    A friendship between a singer, and a violinist.

    We used to like the same gal one year our senior.

    Epic fail! For both of us.

    Then we ended up as classmates in sec 4,

    and perhaps that was when all began.

    _____


    Happy 21st, mate!

    _____


    Here are some photos I dug out from friendster.

    Yes, you are getting me right. Friendster.

    So please forgive the picture quality for it is no DSLR.




    the trio.

    Wen Bin. Wee Lin. Cheng Xuan.

    I miss all.


    Our very first (and only) joint concert,

    shortly after graduating from high school.



    ... and finally, when we were still in our uniforms.

    "Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end;

    We'd sing and dance forever and a day, for we were young and sure to have our way."

    _____


    I shall gather all of you for my coming 21st.

    3:06 a.m.

    (praying hard to wake up in time... anyone to give me morning call???)

    Gute Nacht!




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    2:01 AM
    FULL moon.
    ++Wednesday, September 22, 2010 ++


    人有悲欢离合,月有阴晴圆缺,此事古难全。

    但愿人长久,千里共婵娟。



    I miss all of you.

    Alles Gute!

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    10:51 PM
    auf Wiedersehen, mein Freund.
    ++Sunday, August 29, 2010 ++


    Two people. Two different world.

    It is indeed strange the functioning of human relationships.

    Anyway, you'll be back in a split second's time.

    Till then, take care buddy.

    Alles Gute!

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