Thursday, December 30, 2004

Happy New Year!

The year's drawing to an end. It's that time of the year where we all start to make resolutions to try to make the New Year a better year.

How many of us actually keep to our resolutions? I'm not sure about this; in fact, this is the first time I'm making resolutions!

There are so many things that I had put off doing.

In the New Year,


I shall not report sick so much.

I shall watch my spending closely.

I shall not travel by taxi so much.

I shall spend at least 30 minutes a day running through my scales, except for Sunday.

I shall spend more time exercising.

I shall try to be nicer at lousy band concerts.


I can't really think of what else I should do, but my 2nd resolution would really take quite a bit of effort for me!

Of course with resolutions, there come my aims too.


Aims

To get my Licentiate Diploma.

To pass Grade 8 Theory.

To perform a solo piece.

To run all my scales at a satisfactory speed.

To get started on Ferling and Lamont.


Anyone who read this would probably realize that my aims are all quite musical. Well, I'm moving on in life and thus I have to work harder that anyone else. I'm really falling behind! Just look at my oboist peers who are studying overseas, every time I see and hear them, there is something new!

What had 2004 been like?

I seem to had grown a lot in 2004. I've grown musically, mentally, and sadly, physically. I started teaching. I started appearing with bands as a guest player. It helped to improve my sight reading by forcing myself to get ready for a concert in just 3 rehearsals! On top guest playing, there's still the regular concerts with SAF. To count back, there were 3 concerts this year of different genre from classical to chamber.

2004 was filled with many memories. There were new lives, deaths, happy events, sad events. There are just too many things to write about!

Perhaps in a way, I do have quite a good life. I changed my oboe to my current XL. I have supportive parents. I have a stable job that I like, albeit being not very well paid. I have good friends around me who I can rely on when I need them. What more can I ask?

I'm actually still hoping for that money to drop from the sky! Heehee.

2004 could be happy as many of my friends got married with new beautiful chapters in their lives. However at the same time, people around passed away too, including my grandfather.

Bad memories include the TAB fiasco which really left a bad sour aftertaste in many people's mouth. Speaking of which, I saw someone whom I really didn't want to see last night at the Mus'art concert. She was talking to my teacher at the reception area. Upon seeing her, I did an instantaneous ke-belakang pusing to walk out of the room. Why are some people just so vicious? Sigh.

However, not all people are like her. There are some people I should mention here!


My parents, for being so supportive about my musical career.

Yongxiang, for being a 10 years jian huo good friend.

Yibin, for listening to me and the crappy friendship.

Jane, for being my little darling.

Jiahui, for the companionship.

Jeremy, for your friendship in the section.

Elaine, for guiding me along.

Joo Bee, for the chatting sessions.

Kaitze, for sharing everything music and oboe with me.

Xueting, for being a wonderful XAL.

Calvin and Sue Anne, for being my good friends.

Xiaopei, for being chatty all the time.

Justin, for being an oboist partner-in-crime.

Huifen, for your online companionship.

Alvin, Phyllis, Seemeng and Thong Boon, for being my M4 kakis.

and

Natalie, for being such a nice goat.

Keith, for being FAT. (I know you are reading this. Haha!)


And everyone else who I've neglected to mention! I'm sorry but if I mention everyone, my list will go on and on and on, thanking everyone for being a great friend. There are, however, some people that I know who are not included. Not to worry, if you are reading this, you are probably one of my great friends! =)

Thus I extend my well wishes to everyone who's reading this. Be it my friends or passer-bys.


May the year 2005 be one of hope and joy!


And not forgetting, World Peace!

Happy New Year!
fjozn at 7:17 PM