The past month had been quite exciting. The most memorable thing would be the korean pop band group CNBLUE's concert here in Singapore. It was my first time watching a korean pop concert live. It seemed like I was being transported back to my teenage days, screaming like any fangirl and waving lightstick throughout the concert. But I must say that I really enjoyed it a lot, and it was a fabulous concert put up by CNBLUE. I am proud to say that I'm a CNBLUE fan. :D
Because of work, I attended the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation for Chinese Orchestras for 4 days. Besides the fact that I had to listen the same set pieces for over 60 orchestras, I do felt that the performing standards of school orchestras nowadays have improved tremendously, compared to the days while I was still a student (i.e. more than 10 years ago). There have been debates over the restructuring of the grading system and the unexpected result outcome this year, but in my humble opinion, the essence of the competition is to push the participants beyond their limits, rather than being too obsessed with results. The restructured grading system does not do justice to the participants and the instructors, neither does it truly define the purpose of the so-called 'presentation'.
On a lighter note, things had been going nicely for the past month. There had been quite a number of meet-ups with old friends and ex-colleagues. I admit that I don't really take the initiative in organising meet-ups, so I am grateful for my other friends for doing so. Haha.
And there is a tulip-mania going on this month at the Gardens By The Bay, so I had to say hi to my favourite flowers. :) Ending this post with some photos of the beautiful tulips. :)
