Sunday, November 19, 2006
Grace from him! I got to say that this week is awesome! Simply remarkable! It all started at the Emirate stadium where good things happen for the home team while the losing team just totally devastated. Not going to elaborate and dig out all the "Wonderful moments" cause there's simply too much risk at stake when you have a group of Liverpool devotees who might just pounce out of nowhere and give you a huge punch:)
Before the match begins, I was at the Costa sands having my first J1 class chalet cum BBQ. It was pretty fun, better than expected. Haha. Some of them really looked "KO" as they said that it's impossible to sleep even at unearthly hours and when I saw the bottle of vodka emptied, there is no need for further queries. Apparently they imbibed they whole bottle of the 42% alcoholic drink. Luckily I wasn't there that night. Heh. So when I reached there, all the food was ready and I'm fortunate to sit down, bridge and being served. Haha.
Oh, before the BBQ, I went to Synwin! It was my second time visiting this shop that I really love. It changed a lot as from what I've seen two years back, when I was purchasing my rock solid violin. What surprises me most was the harpsichord that is on display. Gosh, I've never though that I would find such a bona fide instrument and I even had the chance to press on the keyboard. The sound was super unique. Haha. Then, guess what? 17,500. That's the figure. I actually played on a $17,500 violin. It was breath taking. The resonance of the violin is impeccable and the feel of the violin is what I've never experienced. If I capable, that would be first on the list.
Fast forward to Thursday. The day which Disong is desperately looking forward to. It's was our first cell group meeting that is not held on a Sunday. Really thank god that everyone was able to make it. We meet up at J8 and we had crystal jade:) The
Du Nan Mian ordered by Disong for me was alright. However the
Du Nan wasn't my type cause I don't really fancy slimy-slimy food. Haha. We had an enjoyable time sharing and I shared the story on Balaam. Really looking forward to the next one which will be a fortnight away.
Speaking of cell group, it brings up my decision on whether I should give an attempt on going for the audition to join the Singapore national youth orchestra (SNYO). It all started when our cell group was sharing about what will become of us 5 years later; seating at the exact same spot. Some said math teacher, while some just wants to help people. Heh. For me, I want to be a violin teacher. A violin teacher that can inspire others and hopefully touch their soul with my music and ultimately, bring them back to our heavenly father. That's my dream. Definitely not a Singaporean dream; to be a lawyer, to become a doctor.
However with my current standard, I'm definitely not going to make it, to become prolific. That's where I need to do something about it. Disong then suggested that I should give it a try on the SNYO. I believe that it will greatly improve not only on my skill but also as a player who knows how the professional orchestra works. That would surely improve my chances on pursuing this dream.
Of cause there are some things which I'm quite perturb with. It's like a totally new commitment. A total new environment that I have to fit into, a competitive place where only the elite got to stay. I got to say that I'm afraid. What about my upcoming A' level? What about my dearly softball which gave me the passion to live up my days in this junior college? What about the match with VJ? What about my coach, my teammate if they hear that I'm going to quit? You see, it's not an easy decision.
This afternoon when I was having a chat with Diwei during lunch, I told him my worries about the tough challenge that lies ahead if I'm choosing this path. I asked him why is it that it seems like all the top schools are able to achieve great results in the non-academic section-sports, basketball for instance. Then, he told me his experience during his J1 sports festival. It was real inspiring and my tears almost leak out man. I could see his passion, his unyielding determine heart when he and his team fought all their way to become champion, through his words and tears was also welled up at the corners. I realized that even though I'm at disadvantage if I join the SNYO, but then I have a heart of indomitable will to accomplish the mission that my heavenly father has for me. I know that this is powerful. I know that being successful is not all about talent. Thank god that I know. Amen to that.
Just like Nadal, no
give up in his dictionary.
So I'm going to give a try, together with my hard work, together with his strength.
All for Christ:)
posted @ 6:03 PM
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