My fantasy world...

20.7.06

yest was an impt day of my life..just like all the fellow scholars present at the ceremony..it was the time that commemorate all these mths or maybe even yrs of hardwork...did my first violin solo on that day..alto it was not very professional...but im glad that it was well-received by the audience..when we were singing our finale song.."passing on the passion", i cld feel my tears welling up in my eyes..and when i looked at my parents...im very certain that my mom was crying and she was wiping her tears...she must be thinking that her precious daugher has finally grown up and she is going to embark on a new journey in her life..while she is happy..she must be really worried at the same time abt the prospect that i'll be in a new country alone by myself...i feel the same way too..im happy yet apprehensive abt the future..but i have told myself..i really have to learn to be more independent..my parents will not be my "shield" forever, the only way for me to really grow up is to go out there and face the world myself..

mom and dad..thank you for being there always supportive of me...bearing all my indecisiveness and udergoing these years of ups and downs with me..i will really work very very hard..and be really thankful for all the opportunities you have provided to me..i will ensure that both of you will lead a comfortable life when i return from my studies..thank you..you will be my dearest always!

i am really thankful to my friends too:p

waiyin..whom i've known since dont know when..who have always been there...growing up with me...sharing so many of my precious memories..ups and downs..many of our first times..heart-to-heart conversations at your hse..the trip to hongkong..

shiqi for always being such a good listener..and encouraging me along the way..providing useful suggestions...and all the time when we used to go home to gether..i really enjoyed your company..and all the times when we complained to one another..

angeline for having gone thru so many impt moments with me..rem all the time when we used to be the last two in class...the interviews we have met each other..and thanks for always cheering me up when im sad...girl..rem dont give up on your dreams k!..keep going..and you will have my support..

peilin for all the times when you listened to my troubles..provding advice..nv failing to turn up..to take my call when i need someone to talk to..all the feelings i have shared with you...for helping me so much so much along the way

lingzhi for the times when we were classmates for four years...always being there for me..having gone thru the difficult times with me..the great company you have provided me..

shim, minling, xiufang, lingzhi, lilian, xinling...for nv forgeting me..for being such great pals who have shared so much memories with me..

To all my friends..sorry if i did not mention your names...but you guys will always be in my heart..hope we will keep in contact always..and forever...hugs..i love you people!

To all my relatives..esp my dearest grandma and grandpa..for having educated me and taught me so many impt moral lessons..for being my harbour whom i can turn to..my cousin who has grown up with me..my xiaoyi..who has taken care of me since im very young..my gu gu..whom im very alike..who shared so many similarities and always showering me with your love..and all my relatives thank you!

And also not forgeting someone who's a very important person in my life..my pillar of strength for the last two years..for always listening to me..giving in to me..taking care of me..loving me..encouraging me all the while for every test, exam, interview, uni app, family prob and every other thing..who have shared so much with me...thank you!..dear, dont give up on your dreams too! keep on trying...be more daring to show your strengths..your maturity..and work hard! you will have my support..thank you...i love you:)

Below are some photos of the ceremony:p and the meaningful lyrics of the opening and finale songs which we have sang...First Step and Passing on the passion..they are really very meaningful!:)

First Step
Composer: Jireh
I cannot explain the feeling that’s within me
I know I’m in my lane, but my doubt is still before me
The future’s painted beautiful, I cannot be more content
But uncertainties they seem to have no end…

Chorus:
Only when I take the first step out
My dreams will come about
Then I’ll run my fastest to embrace the calling…
I know when I have made the first step out
I’ll find my way somehow
There’s fire in me so I’ll fly and see
The magic that lies ahead of me My destiny…
I cannot be sure, of where this road will lead me
Yet something’s very clear, there’s nothing to deter me
So here I’m at the starting line, spirits high and standing strong (high/low)
Gotta put my cares behind me and go on

Chorus:

Chorus II:
So I’ll take the first step out
(an awesome silence)

I know when I have made the first step out
I’ll find my way somehow
There’s fire in me so I’ll fly and see (high/low)
The magic that lies ahead of me

Coda:
1) My destiny……… I believe………
2) First step, first step or never
Never put, put out the fire
Keep going, keep going stronger

I will find my way………

Passing on the Passion
Composer: Nicholas

When we met There were clouds of doubt As life unfolds

Our steps were weak Our hearts were heavy As the journey began

Friends were found Togetherness as one Our spirits united

BUt then came the spark The fire within Began to burn in love

Chorus:

(Believe in yourself Believe you can Live the dream like you've never dared before

A friend can only start a spark You must kindle the fire on

We must remember to keep Passing on the passion)

As we sang as one hugs of love Tears of joy Touched our hearts forever

When we remember This time of change and hope Our heart melts

And passion burns As we cry tears of joy

Chorus*

The IE people

Everybody

8:34 AM

~innocent always

13.7.06

What if you slept?
And what if, in your sleep, you dreamed?
And what if, in your dream, you went to heaven and
there plucked a strange and beautiful flower?
And what if, when you awoke,
you had the flower in your hand?
Ah, what then?

-Coleridge, English Romantic poet

Such beautiful words, evoking a light and yet soothing feeling, so pleasing to the eyes and the imagination. It's amazing how the English man can put his random thoughts in a such an elegant way. I wonder if English people are that romantic and carefree, but definitely not in the hustle and bustle of London.

This is taken from Sophie's World, a book which I have taken months to read since the beginning of this year. Skipped quite a no of pages, got a conclusion that Philosophy just doesnt appeal to me. Was reading the final pages of the book at Starbucks, Bugis Junction while waiting to meet shim, lin and zhi. I find the ending pretty strange, i was expecting something to happen but it just ended there. Some parts are rather absurd, esp the fictional part of the book..in the end Sophie and Alberto are just characters in someone's book..perhaps the book is a reminder of the lives we are living, it seems to suggest that we are similar to characters in someone's book...it seems that everything is already destined and controlled by this "someone"..perhaps it is god whom we have faith in..or whoever a person believes in...however, we should also try to carve out a road of our own...to try to escape from the "book" in which we are trapped..perhaps the book is suggesting the importance of the knowledge of philosophy and enquiries.. i'm sure there is a deeper meaning to the book...but i really could not understand the book fully...

actually it is really nice to spend some time on my own..sitting down at a nice place with a nice book, sipping on mocha and having a small pastry...it really made me feel very relaxed and carefree..perhaps in london i will have lots of opportunity like this to spend time on my own..but i heard English coffee is horrible..perhaps i'll be sipping tea there:)...

I really find myself addicted to mocha these days.tried the mocha at Coffee Bean and Starbucks..i love it!.. I shall try those at some other places..mmmm..yummy!..so far I guess the Mocha at Coffee Bean is nicer..the one at Starbucks has a burnt taste somehow...but it is still nice!..rich..chocolaty and yummy:p

5:27 PM

~innocent always

5:27 PM

~innocent always