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•Wednesday, August 1, 2007•

SPCA, PJ Philharmonic Performance

And what are you staring at?

So Devil (now renamed Sox) is safely in SPCA, and establishing itself as the noisest kitten there. The little rascal absolutely REFUSED to stop meowing unless I released her out of the cage and carried her. And as usual, more animals in SPCA caught my eye. One of them was a lovely creamish brown mongrel in Post Operative, who was giving me half-hearted growls along with fearful licks throughout the time I was at her cage. It was only after talking to her for quite some time that she finally allowed me to pat her head, unleashing a loving animal that kept licking my hand in response. Another abuse victim, judging from her fearful demeanor but a sweet, loving one nevertheless. Sometimes, I just can't understand why people can actually have the heart to hurt defenseless animals like this.

And goodness, Dandy is back! The dog that I had first fallen in love with when I first volunteered in SPCA all those months back, the dog that had ALMOST become mine if it wasn't for the few hours delay that someone actually adopted him first...He's Back......

Dandy is one of those I never really got over even after this long while...along with Benz, Cappucino, and many others. But to have him returned here in disgrace for being AGGRESSIVE??!! Dandy has NEVER been aggressive. not since I first met him months ago! I can still remember how this one dog welcoming committee threw himself on me on my very first day in SPCA, overflowing with boundless joy, and nearly knocking me to the ground. But now?

I didn't quite believe it, and rushed to Kennel A. Dandy was looking far more scruffy then I ever believed possible, and there was a huge clump of matted fur on his tail. Apparently, this had something to do with his previous owner's maid, causing him to be mortally terrified of water and grooming. (I still can't believe that's possible...Dandy used to LOVE water when I bathed him months ago...)

Sigh...To think it was just a matter of a few hours...this Border Collie could have been the prince of my house, instead of being relegated to where he is now...I dunno why I'm so affected by it, but I've missed him...and I can't believe anyone can actually do this to such a magnificent dog...

Anyway, last sunday was my FIRST EVER performance with the PJ Philharmonic Orchestra/PJ Youth Chamber Orchestra. I was pretty nervous about playing in my first orchestra, alongside all the other Pros. And well, I didn't exactly practise for the Junior First Violin either.

To cut long story short (don't have much time...have to go study for my maths quiz) I followed Sharon there in the afternoon, practised with a Allan, Nicholas, Sharon, and the other Violin pros, and soon, it was time for the soundcheck. And we didn't get a break at all...It was like senior practice, junior practice, senior practice...it was a relief when we were finally allowed to change into our attire (and I could FINALLY get to the washroom).

Our dinner was scrumptious, much better than the ones the guests paid RM60 for, if you ask me...hehe...

Mom and Dad came to watch my very first performance, and finally after a string of marvelous solos and quartets, it was time for the Junior & Senior orchestra performance.

I was ridiculously nervous during the Junior performance as there was one song, the Polka, that I still couldn't master...played terribly for that one, I suppose...but luckily, there was quite a number of First Violinists (all the seniors involved were playing the first violin), so my mistakes weren't really audible...hehe...^^

The senior performance, now that was grand. I'm a second violinist for the seniors, and even then, I found some of the pieces challenging. But it was fun, really awesome to be playing in a large group like that...with different parts, different instruments all playing different melodies, all blending together in a beautiful medley that had once dazzled me when I first became an audience of this orchestra.

I guess this is sort of like a dream come true. I've always wanted to play in an orchestra since I started learning violin more than a year ago. When I first attended the PJYCO's performance, I marvelled at everything they did, every piece they played; the way they kept their bowings synchronised, the way every instrument came together to create a full piece of amazing orchestra music. Somehow, listening to good symphonies and stuff like that always seems to fill me up like...(really don't know how to describe...forget it...I'm sure other music enthusiasts out there will understand)

And this year, starting first with the string ensemble which I truly enjoyed playing in, and finally, the ultimate offer to play in the orchestra my teacher, and my violin sifu, Sharon was playing in...It was an honour...

The Seasoned Performer, and the Newbie Violinist

My stand partner Levina, Carol, and me

Carol, Nicole (our orchestra's cute 2nd violinist) and I

The quartet, consisting of several accomplished teachers and our very own conductor (playing the cello)

Oh well, it really has been an awesome weekend. I'd better finish this up now and go tapau some lunch from the cafeteria before its lunch time...otherwise, there'll be nothing else left to eat. Indeed, here we have two choices when it comes to lunch:

Alternative 1. Go down during the 10am to 10.10 break, buy lunch in the cafe from all the choices available, go back to class, try resist the temptation of the delicious food in my desk, and finally endure eating stone cold food during lunch time.

Alternative 2. Go down with everyone else during lunch time, line up with countless more people to get food, have unbelievably limited choices of dishes, and if you're brave enough, maybe end up with some mystery meat like lungs or liver...(*cough hint Jillian & Xiang Xiang)

I don't know bout the others, but I'll pick COLD food over NO food anytime...

Will do Faye's tag in my next post...

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