Chinese Orchestras

My friend from RVCO recently posted tons of old photos onto Facebook. Photos taken back almost 10 years ago, during our days spent in RVCO. Indeed it has brought back memories.

A big part of my life revolves around Chinese orchestras and Chinese music. From RVCO, to HCCO, to NUSCO. 11 years. :) It's a long journey, with its ups and downs.

There were happy days, when we had fun together playing music, or maybe just a chit-chat session at our usual hangouts (Remember Jurong East Entertainment Centre? And NUSCO's favourite kopitiam. :D)

There were days when things didn't go well. I think my high school days was a struggling period. I call it my 'teenhood's agony'. Ha. I'm an introvert (I think I am). I didn't have many close friends in school, in fact, I think I did piss many people off with my attitude, which I don't really know how to describe. To put it simple, I wasn't well-accepted. Ouch. Ha.

But I do miss the days when all of us fought hard for a common goal, to win in the SYF. Practice hours were long, expectations of instructors were hard to reach. That was what forged strong bondings within the orchestra, something memorable to reminisce for the years to come.

Orchestras are like big families. But people do come and go. When work starts to take up too much time and energy, people start to let go of other things. Many of my friends are no longer involved in Chinese orchestras, and seniors are slowly becoming inactive. New members come in as always, but the age gap is widening and honestly I can't click with the kids. The circle is getting bigger yet smaller.

I was entertaining the thought of letting go as well, to be contented with just being a supporter, an audience. I wouldn't know how things would go, perhaps my level of procrastination would just leave it at a standstill. Ha.

Oh well, this is life. Enjoy the moment.

Thomson Airlines safety instructions' video

I consider myself a frequent flyer, having been on 4 overseas trips this year so far. :) I never really pay attention to the aircraft safety instructions' videos or demonstrations by the air crew, well, depending on which airline or air crew. Haha.. Besides, they are all of the same content.

But if the airlines were to do this, I think all passengers will pay 101% attention. Haha.. :)

Splurging and collecting donations

I just splurged. In pursuit of my happiness. Wahaha.

Anyway, yes I'm still collecting donations. You may choose to contribute in the following ways:

1. cash donation for the victims of Typhoon Ketsana and Parma in Manila, the Philippines
2. donation of old clothes, books, bags and toys for the children in Bago City, the Philippines.
3. cash donation for purchasing of stationery sets as Christmas gifts for the children in Bago City, the Philippines.

Please contact me! :) You can email me at puyuhui at starhub.net.sg. Share your blessings with the less fortunate. :)

*P.S. Apologies for the lack of posts. Too busy with work. Will wait for inspiration to strike. :)

A letter from my sponsored child

I received a letter from my sponsored child in Philippines today. The first thing that she wrote:

"Don't forget to rest and relax because it can cause stress."

Wow. I don't whether to laugh or to really ponder over what she wrote.

And yes, I apologise, for the lack of posts. Been caught up with work, and also trying to seek ways to help the typhoon victims in the Philippines. As of now, the most practical and ideal method would still be making monetary contributions.

I'm still collecting the contributions, to be donated to the NGOs in the Philippines. Please contact me if you would wish to reach out to the Filipinos. :)

So here's a beautiful photo taken in Nasugbu, Batangas, away from the city of Manila. :)