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.