Rain rain rain...

This is the time of the year that rainfall is rather high, usually ocurring in the afternoons just when you are about to leave for lunch.

I kind of like the cool temperature but definitely not the wetness of it. I do not like to carry an ugly umbrella and walk along the street, even if I do make the effort to carry one in my bag.

"Glam" (for glamourous) is the 'in' word when it comes to the end of the year. Everything I do, wear, carry have association with me should at least make me feel good, not to say elevate me to another level of pride and confidence.

I really envy teenagers who use Samsonite (yes, just that, and not even some super luxurious Coach bag) pencil case, Braun Buffel wallets... sorry, I am in a tai-tai-ish mood.

Khim feels like shopping (cheap shopping)!!!!!

Performances

August usually mark my busiest time of the year with loads of gigs and concerts and performances... Nope, I am not a getai singer though this is the SEASON.

Just finished a chamber concert yesterday night, playing two quintet pieces, a duet and a ensemble repertoire. I would say given the short amount of time for practice, the concert was quite well done: a lot of effort put in and evidence that musicians are disciplined beings and know how to juggle time and when to prioritise what.

Next up, I will be performing something different: Gamelan with the NUS Singanglaras Gamelan Ensemble. We will be performing two opening pieces and also providing full musical accopaniment for a very interesting wayang--- fusion of both traditional wayang kulit and wayang orang and dance. It's going to be fun. Do come and support!~

Gamelan Performance @ Malay Village
16th August 2008, saturday
Malay Village
7 pm onwards
Free Admission.

After the Wayang, I will be putting up another concert with the SYCO in the Beautiful Sunday Series by the Esplanade.

Chinese Orchestra Performance
14th September 2008, sunday
Esplanade Concert Hall
3pm
Free Admission.

Personaility Tests

You are a complex lady. You are ruled by the planet Venus that makes you knowledgeable instinctively in the art of seduction. You love beautiful objects and adornments and will welcome any quality gifts that your lover buys for you. You always know exactly what you want and you will become quite stubborn if you don't get it. As long as your man stays on your good side and treats you with tender loving care you will be affectionate and willing to give him whatever he wants. You are eager to learn about life and the man that can teach you the ins and outs will win your heart. You look for a lover who is sincere, appreciative and knowledgeable about getting the best quality for the best price. If your chosen partner lives up to your standards you will be a loyal, loving and excellent bed mate.

Your lover must approach you properly in order to win your heart. You love good cooking and fine wine. The way to your heart is definitely through your stomach. You are turned off by individuals who exaggerate or color the truth. You like to be admired and will respond if your lover is encouraging.

I love you, you love me

I love DEAR and DEAR loves me. =)

I am going to claim my taxi fares from him, on a monthly basis. Yeah!~ (I've collected ALL the receipts)

Leopard doesn't change its spots

Leopards don't change their spots,
Zebras don't change their stripes.
Nature made them that way,
so it's best to leave them that way.

(Can you imagine a striped leopard or a spotted leopard?)

The ogre in wayang is always the BIG guy with lots of (redundant) actions and noise,
while the noble 'good guys' seldom even lift a finger or say much.

sum si oaix ner

zui jin man dao mei de
bu zhi shi cai dao gou shi hai shi yu jian xiao ren
you ren ba kuai le jian li zai wo de tong ku shang
er qie shi ming yu shou sun na zhong

shui rang wo jin nian fan tai sui
wo kan wo shi you de shou de le

Last weekend was good...

After some long time of arguments and near break-up, Dear dear and I have gone back to normal since school has started. Saturday was well spent at Plaza Singapura, shopping for each other’s things (not really, he bought stuffs, but I can’t find things to buy).

Anyway, little cuddles, and pecks are always welcomed. I especially felt loved the instant he grabbed my waist gently when I returned from the toilet, almost like saying he missed me while I was in the washroom.

Now I realised I can be rewarding by doing random unplanned things that doesn’t really have a purpose, for example like this just sauntering around the malls with him and getting nothing done for the whole afternoon.