Short Holiday~

Going off to Holiday Inn, Kuching for a night's stay. Here we go shopping!~

Will be be back with more updates and pictures......

Poor little Sister and Study Semester~

Yesterday my little sister Lavender got some allergies and flu. Poor her~
Her eyes got swollen due to the itch. Doctor gave her some liquid medicine and eye drops.


Sad little sister

















Yet she was still happy~















Everytime my sister saw herself in the mirror she laughs. Haha, she said good thing she got home early if not her friends would saw her swollen eye bags.

Hmmm by now most of my friends would be in KL preparing for their start of semester.
GAMBATEH! and do your BEST~

Three more weeks to Miri~
Boredom strikes~

God gave us the Clues~

I got this from an email. Quite interesting~

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.




A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart is red and has four chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.







Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows that grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.





A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.



Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.






Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.



Eggplant, Avocadoes and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? .... It takes exactly 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemica l cons tituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).



Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the numbers of S perm a S we ll to overcome male sterility.



Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.





Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries





Grapefruits, Oranges , and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.



Onions look like body cells. Today's research shows that onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes

Simple Updates Again

Yeah! Got my comp back again after being in the "hospital" for about 5 days. Now i am blogging on it.

Last few days i attended the "Kuching Prophetic Conference" and was powerfully impacted by it. I am surprised how my piano improve so vastly[heard the recordings]. Glory to God! I really enjoyed hearing Dr.Paul Ang and wife , Dr. Christina 's teaching. Broke a lot of mindsets and correct our thinking. Greatly blessed by their family. Yesterday, they flew back to Rawang, Selangor and their son, Asher[featured in the monopoly blog post] sent a cute video of him saying goodbye to me and Lavender. Awwwww, so CUTE! I don't have the video right now but maybe i will upload later.

Last Sunday, Dr.Paul Ang was invited to speak at Blessed Church, Tabuan Laru. Dr.Paul Ang always wanted to meet up with "Pastor Lim Gee Tion" the composer for the hokkien song "Kan Gua Eh Chiew[come hold my hand]" which happened to ministered to him. So naturally i tagged along my dad and Dr.Paul Ang to their church on Sunday Night.

You want to experiece church revival? Visit theirs.

NEVER in my life i see so many people packed in one church . About 800-900 all squeezed and packed from shoulder to shoulder worshipping in unity. Their church is really united, yound and old they worked together. Just because i tagged along Dr.Paul i was treated like a VIP; never in my life i experience that. The ushers specially arranged chairs, gave us mineral water, and the ushers even offered my dad to relocate/re-park his car nearby the church . Wow! They are really train well to respect their pastor. The power of God was also there too. Could felt the presence of God strongly and the fire of God was there. Its really a revival. By the way, they just got the permit to built a church having a seating capacity of 5000 people. Their church alone is already 2000 people. Rm7 million will be used just for sound system. I WANT !!!!

Just being there once, made me feel so small in what our church can still do. I really respect them as they are trained well. Met Michael Boon, Samuel and Samantha Sii. Didn't expect to meet me there. Haha. Good luck Michael in what you do~

I was mistaken as Dr.Paul's eldest son as the wife is an Indian. Haha. So funny, some say that night i look like an indian, malay, iban etc. Some joked that i got petronas as they look for malay looking chinese. Haha.

Will find some more things to update about~

Monopoly's Colletor Edition

Omigosh yesterday i had to chance to play Monopoly. Yes i know, it sounds like i am retarded. Who never played Monopoly except for some people who can't afford? However, not many people had the chance to play with the Collectors Edition. So nice so nice so nice!

Firstly the architecturally designed houses and hotels are made of REAL silver and gold. Secondly, the tokens are made of solid pewter and embellished with gold. Thirdly, you have a portfolio for each land and estate. Fourthly, you have a real drawer just like the banker to draw money. Fifth,the paper money FEELS like money. Oh gosh so nice , so nice!!!!!! The board is made from expensive wood. The price ? More than 3k our money. That's really expensive.

I was the banker last night as my sister and her friend, Asher [son of Dr. Paul Ang] played together.

An example of the cover

















The Board
















Cerfiticate of Authentication















Golden Seal on the board
















Drawer in the board for the banker with "real" money















The real estate portfolio. I feel like a professional.















Inside the portfolio.















Game Accessories box















Pewter embellished tokens















Houses and Hotels















Real silver houses
















Real Gold hotel- Looks like the Bank of United States

















Asher and Lavender playing monopoly
















So NICE! I get to touch real gold/silver/pewter board games for the first time!.

I am medically fit!

Yay! The title tells it all. I am medically fit. No nothing. Yay!

I was worried for the whole week that some bad results might be released but nothing happen. If not, my convertible loan would be at lost.

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My medical report envelope
















Mah name~

















My huge ribs sternums, and lungs-My first X-ray too.
















Medical test results















I also found out that i am blood A type. Yay me!!
A for Anders. wakakakkaka~

P/s: my computer is fried due to lightning . will have to update next time. sigh~

Short Photo & Video Updates

Some shots i took at our recent badminton outing last tuesday.


Deena & Kelvin looking tired
















Kelvin & Deena realizing the paparazzi















Catherine avoidin the paparazzi
















While waiting to go home


















The badminton outing was also the first time i played 6 sets in a row. Won 5 lost 1. I'm good...*hao lien* hahaha.

0o0o0o0oh~ Ahhhhhhh!

The results for the Sarawak State Level Marching Band Competition 2008
Got it from voteband forum.




















Marks in order:
1. Saint Joseph Miri Marching Band,
2. Saint Columba Marching Band, Miri
3. Saint Joseph High School Marching Band, Kuching
4. Green Road School Band, Kuching
5. SMK Bintulu Marching Band, Bintulu
6. Chung Hua Miri Brass Band


Not bad at all. Green Road School Band, you just need to improve footdrill and formation! The rest you are quite good already! Next year do better! Jia You!

Some simple Updates~

Last Saturday i attended the STU student incentive awards. For those who don't know what STU is, it is the Sarawak Teacher's Union. The incentive awards are for those teacher's children who did well in the recent public examinations. I woke up early as i was to excited and arrive at Rajah Court Hotel with my dad slightly after 8. I registered and met Ivan Tan[who was waiting by the door], Bong Yii Change , and Kho Shui Wei . Chatted with them and fooled around with my camera.

The "grand" hotel
















Ivan in Blurred Sepia mode















Shui Wei and Bong Yii Change in blurred sepia mode

















Being like any other Malaysian function everything on the schedule was never on time. But its beneficial for socializing. Ivan and Shui Wei were "debating" on the outing and i was fooling around with Ivan's handphone which apparently had the recording of GRSB. Wanted to watch it when the even started.

Speeches
















I liked and disliked the two speeches. Firstly, bad grammatical mistakes and the speeches are too political inclined. Why induce us with kilogrammes of politics? We are normal students with an innocent heart *grins* And oh grammatical mistakes like "We teachers work 24 hours a day, 52 weeks in a year, and THIRTEEN months in a year". Bad mathematics i would say. Then again, it implies that teachers work to hard; trust me i know . Haha.

The likes, it was entertaining with jokes interwined with politics. So kinda okay i guess but i was still fiddling with my camera till it ran out of battery. 0o0ops! So i had to ask my dad to use his handphone to take the picture of me receiving the award. After the STU new website "grand" opening, it was time for the awards. First was UPSR, then PMR, then ours the SPM-ers. Line up and i shook hands while grinning from ear-to-ear receiving the RM 50 into my hands cheapskate. Haha.

Then got High tea lor which doesn't even looks High -class enough. Curry noodles wass tasteless. Fish fillet was chewy and not crispy. Jellies were bland. Oh Gosh, i don't even dare to try the bubur cha cha wish was so brown. The only thing i liked was the water chestnut jelly. Oh well, better than nothing. The event only lasted bout 2 hours. Last years was better. More money and nicer food. Haha.


Ivan receiving his "RM 50" award.



















I didn't upload my photo because it is still in my dad's handphone. i am too modest. haha

Anyway, yesterday i went to Normah Specialist Centre to do my medical check-up for the Petronas Scholarship. Arrive there about 10 and they were flocks o people waiting for their turn. I quickly registered as i am new there and the receptionist asked me to wait patiently. Tried using my dad's laptop to accese wi-fi but i don't have streamyx hotspot account. Too bad.

They called my name and i went through different process of laboratory rat examinations.

1. Weight measurement- I broke the scale and i had to pay for it. The scale was hard to stand on cause it was shaky.

2. Height Measurement- I was still standing on the unstable scale [ 2 in 1 machine] . I was busy trying to be stable and the machine measured the back of my head not the top of my head. In the end i grew shorter by 2-3 Cm . T.T . Nevermind, at least i know i am taller.

3. Filled out some forms for my medical history and such.

4. Eye test - Normal optician's test.

5.Urine test- Peeing in a bottle. Done.

6. Blood test- This was was cool. Interesting to see the blood gushing into the syringe. It wasn't so painful as said by the Drama King.

7. X-ray test- This was embarassing. They didn't provide my any special clothes at they want to quickly get over the whole process [many people waiting for their turn]. Half-naked, oh gosh!

8. Mandoux test- This one is painful. They injected some purified tuberculin into your epidermis layer so your skin gets disconnected from your muscles leaving a mosquito bite mark. It subsides about an hour later. The nurse accidentally spilled some tuberculin on my skin. haha

9. Ate lunch while waiting for Dr.Khiew.

10. Met Dr.Khiew for some physical check. Like heartbeat, hearing etc...

11. Paid for the fee. The waiting time was quite long. Nichol's Dad was the only doctor[neurosurgery] with the longest name extensions to it. Haha. Pretty interesting. Normah seems overpopulated with chinese and indians doctors. Very few malays as the head of the department.


Wellness centre


















People waiting

















The flock of people

















After the blood test. Yeah i know my skin is wrinkly because i have dry skin [doctor said very its very dry, sigh~]
















After mandoux test. The red spot is the blood aftermath.
















I've been admitted by the doctor that i have band fever. Its still raging. Been listening over and over again to different band music. Haha.

Sarawak state level marching band competition videos!

Finally the videos are out on the net. Thanks to "einzen" for whoever he is for uploading those videos for us to watch. Very useful for post-mortem.

Champions: St.Joseph Kuching Part 1



Champions: St.Joseph Kuching Part 2





1st Runner-up: Chung Hwa Miri Part 1


1st Runner-up: Chung Hwa miri Part 2


2nd Runner-up: St.Joseph Miri Part 1


2nd Runner-up: St.Joseph Miri Part 2


4th Place: SMK Green Road Part 1


4th Place: SMK Green Road Part 2


5th Place: SMK Bintulu Part 1


5th place: SMK Bintulu Part 2



6th place: St.Columba Miri Part 1


6th place: St.Columba Part 2





The medical checkup is being postpone to tomorrow. So scared lar. Needle poke here needle poke there. Sigh! i really hope i don't get mandoux test or TB injection.

GRSB

*Special dedication to all GRSB members who are now feeling the disappointment. I believe that this special "letter" is for you guys. I got the inspiration in my sleep. I type this word for word and i hope that you will read it and be encourage."

Dear Green Road School Band members,

Yesterday marks the day whereby again all the bands are competing and vying for the ultimate title. Nonetheless, GRSB didn’t manage to win any awards. I understand and know how you feel as you senior, we go through that a lot in life too. We can never change our past, but we can certainly change our future. I hope you won’t back down and give up but instead hold your pride and never give up going for it and doing your best. Take it as an obstacle and not a prevention of being at the top. I also hope that this “letter” will encourage you.

Yesterday I didn’t see mere students or teens playing music but rather you were the teachers. What do you mean? ; you may ask. Well I’ve learnt a lot from your actions, your performance, and your teamwork shown just in one night over a few hours. I do not know intimately all of you but I can see that they’re many juniors .I am surprised that you guys can improved so quickly drastically. Count your blessings that you’re under good hands and instructors guiding your every step. Not many of us have that privilege and great support like that. I would like to quote some comments I heard from other band members and friends during that night.

“During the first day for the rehearsal, Green Road School Band to us were just normal and just making a comeback. On the second day, Green Road School Band suddenly improved so fast and we were scared”. – a band member

“I’ve never seen Green Road School Band improved so fast. Next year, they will become stronger and WILL be on of the most FEARED bands – an ex-band member.”

I believe you shown us what you’ve got and the potential you have in being State level champions or even National champions. Work Hard and do your Best!!!

I like to share my thoughts with you. They are many things I’ve learnt from watching you last night:

1. You shown me the spirit of dedication, hardwork, and never giving up.

Your tears last night speaks volumes to me and are the proof that you worked hard. I felt like crying too because I understand you’ve gone through. You wouldn’t have cry if you guys gave up earlier but NO you worked hard, dedicated lots of your time and show what you are worth. You showed the Kuching Crowd your performance and they love it. They are surprised at your lost but you’ve gain their support which will bring you guys further than all you can do !!

2. You shown me sportsmanship and bridging friendship

We seniors indeed saw you guys mixing with other bands and making lots of friends. Instead the spirit of rivalry you show us friendship which Is a very good lesson to all of us. I pray that you’ll keep the spirit of sportsmanship. Honour them and they will honour you. Treat them with respect and they will respect you. Be a good example to other bands on what sportsmanship really is. I know you may feel other bands are not deserving of their places but put yourself in their shoes ; how will you feel if people come up to you saying you’re not deserving of the title? Hurts doesn’t it? So please, whether you like it or not, give your blessings to the winners. Bearing jealousy will lead to anger, which leads to grudge, which leads to resentment, which leads to murder. In the end, you are doing yourself no justice. Acknowledge their good points and praise them for that. So next time you ever win a competition/title, they will too respect you for it. Be open-minded and you’ll go very far with this right attitude.

3. You shown your love for music

Many people can play instruments but not from their heart. Yesterday, you shown the Kuchingnites your love for music. No other bands[maybe] out there were showing fun through music BUT you guys did. You guys entertained us through music. The most important thing is that you enjoyed yourself through this experience. And hey, I was touch by your rendition of “Tanah Pusaka” which is considered to most repetitive song. Good job!!!

4. You taught us how to take risk in life.

It was a risk that you guys take in choosing difficult pieces. I must give my kudos, credits, respect for that. You guys step out of your comfort zone and did your best. Other bands didn’t take that risk but you guys did. Though I know you guys could have done better and improve more, you raised the bar and standard in being in a marching band. If GRSB never took that risk, our standard will always be the same. Because of that daring act, I can foresee that you guys will do even much better.

5. National Integration.

Its sound cliché , but you guys really prove it. Our band is only one of the band [not speaking about colour guards] that has a melting pot of different races, cultures, and gender. Everyone was speaking in different languages but you guys understand each other. What more can I say seeing such strong racial unity and teamwork. Your guys deserve the award “ Best Teamwork & racial unity”!!!! You’re a living testimony, that Malaysian do live in peace, harmony , and MUSIC! Because of your music, you brought the school spirit among supporters, you united your parents, you unite Kuching hearts as one to listen and support you.

6. You guys honoured God.

Before the competition, you prayed to God for victory. Despite your lost, you thank him for that. Such good spirit I see in you guys. Its easy for us to blame God, but you didn’t. And I tell you, God will honour such people. He has better plans for you. God will make a way where there seems to be no way. Maybe through this lost, he is making you stronger and better in what you do. What’s the point in winning when you get praised for your flaws? Rather, its better to be humble and know your mistakes and changing it for the best. I pray that God will continue to bless GRSB in whatever performance or competition they join. I have no qualms of GRSB even a possible chance of being champions next year because of your faithful trust in God.

There’s an old adage that goes like this; “There’s a silver lining behind every dark cloud”. You may be asking what the silver lining in losing this competition is. Well, step back and see what you’ve really gain rather than just one lost.

1. You’ve gain a valuable experience

What more can I asked for? Experience is of such importance in your future performance and competition. You learnt the tricks of the trade on how to become a better musician and you’ve learnt proper marching techniques. You’ve learn how to conquer fear and do your best. You’ve learn on how to become a more beautiful person inside. You’ve learn sportsmanship, trust, teamwork, unity, helpfulness, kindness, patience, hardwork and so on. Where else in the world can you learn this in just three months? You didn’t lose anything, but you gain something that you can keep for LIFE. Winning a title is just temporary and will always fluctuate, but learning the values of life is everlasting and is very useful. Which do you choose? I choose the latter. Not only that, these values will continue to add on and will inspire you in things to come. You do need these values to do your best right? I’m not saying winning isn’t important and we should just lose instead however what I am trying to say is that the values you learned are of greater importance. GRSB will go further when these values are cultivated. A person who never fails, is a failure indeed, because he/she will never learn the beauty of life.

2. You’ve gain amazing friends.

What I saw last night is indeed true friendship. People out there do not have the privilege of having such great friends around you. They are constantly searching for a good friend but hey, look around, you gained more than 10 amazing friends. When someone laughs, you laugh. When someone cries, you all cry together. What beautiful and true friendship you all share. You went through thick and thin ignoring the facts of our background, religion, race, and gender. Liken to the marriage vows, though some are rich and some are poor, you stick together. Though some are sick and some are in health you are united. No matter under what pressure and circumstance like last night, you guys stick together. I didn’t see any social strife amongst you and that is true friendship. To eat, sleep, play, talk, listen, work, march, look, breathe , run, walk, exercise, practice, drink, rest, and to prepare together speak volumes. This is even better than attending NS. You are blessed to have great friends around you even in your greatest disappointment or victory. I rather have friends for life than to be a loner for life.

3. You learnt about humbleness and values.

There’s a saying that says “ Pride comes before a fall”. But you learnt humbleness. We may not come back with pride but in my opinion, humbleness is the accelerator to greater heights. It is hard being humble when you can be proud of yourselves. I rather have see a band of full potential having a humble spirit. Not only other bands will respect and honour you, but everyone will too when they see that spirit. Next time, when you win a competition , remember to stay humble. This humbling experience will last a lifetime. When you grasp that trophy in your hands, you will not be proud but rather humble at how you could have won. The lost didn’t make you weak, but rather a stronger person.

I like to liken this to the diamond analogy. If you ever been to a jewellery shop , I am sure you will notice the shiny diamond. Each one is cut , and carefully shaped to reflect and shine perfectly. These diamonds didn’t start out that way from rocks. It has to be cut away from rough edges and sharp ends in order to be beautiful. Like us, we are like those rocks. This lost is rather a process in making you a more beautiful and stronger person. You’re being cut off the rough and sharp edges so that you will shine for Green Road school. People will be attracted to you because of the personality and spirit that is shown through you. Take it with an open heart.

I like the saying by Sukma swimmer Amira Nuria, “No pain, No gain. No gain, No glory.”

Remember that this is only an obstacle not a stopper of what you do.

4. You learn about teamwork and unity.

You guys didn’t learn about individualistic but teamwork glory. You work together as a team to achieve something. Keep igniting that spirit of unity and teamwork and strengthen it. Remember that being in a band is not about yourself but rather the unity among members. Each one of you represents and reflect the whole school band.

“One band, One Sound!”

If one of you does a mistake, the whole band is affected. We see a team working together and not an individual performance. Now is the time to forge the unity and make it stronger. Like our Green Road motto, “United we grow as one!” . You guys can be liken to a family. No matter what happens, you are there with each other. Using the analogy of a human body, if any part of the body feels pain, the whole body is affected towards it. The same goes for being in GRSB. We should always be sensitive to each other feelings and constantly ensure that we work together harder than before. Look at us seniors, how come we are always coming back to watch and support you guys? Its because we are like a family, and we missed that in band. I hope you will keep that in your heart.

5. You’ve gain support

You not only gain support from “bandmates” but also from us, teachers, parents, and the society of Kuching. You prove that you are worth being supported by us. You prove that you spent time wisely and not for nothing. This will prove that you are worth investing into especially when looking for sponsors. Keep that up, and you will see miracles in GRSB. I am so looking forward to more high-class music with high-class instruments and a high-class performance next time. You deserve every support you can get. Do yourself justice and pat your back while reading this as I can’t do so J

You may feel that you’ve lose you pride, but instead you’ve learn humbleness

You may lose you dignity, but it only strengthens the band’s unity

You may not win an award, but you have won great friends

You may be disappointed , but you’ve learn the greatest values in life which no one can ever teach

You feel at the lowest peak right now, but you’ve gain the highest peak of support from us

In conclusion [long I know], we seniors believe in the potential of greater victory next time. We are looking forward to your next performance or competition with greater anticipation. The only thing now is getting the colour guards J . Good luck and God bless in whatever you do be it in band and studies, and work hard for the next Competition or performance. Do us proud and do not let these words fall on the ground. We believe in you and I pray that you’ll achieve greater heights.

World class mentality, World class quality!

Psalms 139:3

You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways.

Psalm 56:8

You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?

Indeed, God cares and loves each one of you.

Love from your senior,

Anders

Sarawak State Level Marching Band Competition 2008

Yesterday was D-DAY. The whole day me, Christine and Antonia caught Band Fever. We were all hyped out. Even on MSN Messenger that morning we were "screaming, screaming, and more SCREAMING" . Its so exciting for us again for this time of the year to watch all the best bands in Sarawak to compete for the title.

Anyway, i got ready about like 4.30 pm and left for the Hockey Stadium next to MBKS at 5.15pm. Reach there about 5.30 pm. As i came out of the car, i saw all the bands practicing and warming up for the competition. I took a minute reminiscing the times i also warm-up with the band. I miss the action and spotlights. After that i went to the "audience section"[???] of the stadium. Met some of the Greenian Supporters and they did a wonderful job of making banners . I told them to invent a chant to support the groups. I went back to watch GRSB warming-up while being crazy with Antonia and Christine.

*don't bother about the watermark date, i know its wrong*

Bands preparing















St.Joseph Miri preparing















SMK Bintulu
















Chung Hwa Colour Guards















Green Road School Band playing "Tanah Pusaka"















The GRSB uniform. We call them the "GREMLINS" because of the "G" in front. Do you like the name?
















See the "g" , See the "g"!!!
















Dressing up and final make up :)















Grsb Prepared to show their best















After that, we and a bunch of others volunteered to carry the things to the tent. Instead of being a spectator, i decided to help instead as i can always watch the recordings later. Green Road School Band and other school bands were on the field for inspection of uniforms. Kinda hard to tell apart Green Road and St.Joseph Kuching when they are not wearing hats. Green Road is know as the "Cavaliers" but i rather like the name "The Gremlins" . Oh well~

After the inspection there was a long pause of time. Final preparations are being done now. The band members were eating and so were we eating Junk Food. Help to pass food and drinks though through telepathy. Haha. Christine did the job lar, Antonia and me were being gluttons. Haha. We had to move around the stadium too to get water and food. About 30 minutes and the competition started. I don't want to comment much so that i won't get hate messages but i will just give my two cents worth of thoughts.

The order was :
1. St.Joseph Miri
2. St.Columba Miri
3.St.Joseph Kuching
4. SMK Green Road
5. SMK Bintulu
6. Chung Hwa Miri

We didn't really pay attention to the other bands as i was concentrating more for the Kuching bands. I just wanted to watch Green Road and St.Joseph Kuching's performance. Being at the tent, you're at ground level so you can't hear much and see anything too[formation wised] . But the stadium was getting very jammed pack. Never i have seen such crowd just to watch a Marching Band competition. Having Band Fever, we all were going crazy just because we get to watch band. Its worse than ecstasy. Haha. We wanted to scream but we saved it for St.Joseph Kuching and Green Road. Don't get us wrong, we support both teams but we support more for Green Road. Oh yeah, we prayed before they get ready for the competition

When St.Columba performed, Wilson came and we proceed to go to the audience section to watch the full performance for St.Joseph Kuching and SMK Green Road. Its an interesting match this year. St.Joseph wants to take back their title and Chung Hwa wants to retain it. SMK Green Road just wants to be in TOP 3. Standing at the top of the stadium you could see the formation properly. It was fun.

It was St.Joseph Kuching's turn then, we shouted and cheered for them. Kuching ka ki nang[own people] mar. Besides, few friends are in the band too. I love St.Joseph's music as it was so stereo. The formation was done is such away that the sound projected is very nice. Good Job Mr.Anthony! However, its a bit abstract for non-music knowledge audience. If you're a musician you understand the feeling and meaning of the song. The song was called "Sowing" if i am not mistaken. Basically giving the season of spring, when a the land is toiled and the seed is sown. Being water and the sun shines on it till it grows. This may cause a low mark for crowd puller as people did not understand why suddenly got the "sun" flags and "water" flags done byt the Colour Guards. For those who don't know what's the functionality of the colour guards, they are the ones who give the artistic impression of the performance. They're the dancers and they use different apparatus to bring out the mood of the song. I find the jazz version of rasa sayang didn't fit the song or whole package. A bit out of place here and there . BUT overall a great performance.

Then it was Green Road's turn. We shouted like nobody's business.
WHAT ROAD??
GREEN ROAD!!!!
HA MIK LO??
CHE CAO LO!!!!
*Scouts clapping chant* GO GREEN ROAD!!!!!!!!!
It went for about five minutes at least. Its kinda funny as this is the first time World Style Marching Band competition is being introduced. So the format is very different. First of all, World Style permits colour guards. All the schools except ours has a colour guard team. Nonetheless, The band is more important. Besides that, the band is allowed to do warm up on the performance field before starting. As i suddenly thought, if we have shouted so early then they will be hype up for the warm-up and not the performance. And my thinking was right. Oh well, we can't change the future. Sorry for the blur photographs. After carrying so many stuff, my hands are too shaky to even take a proper picture.

Back to the performance. I have to say that SMK Green Road is one of the most entertaining groups. You guys enjoyed yourselves on the field and we can't help enjoying ourselves too. From juggling the mace to dancing with it, Mr.Drum Major i salute you. The band you did an awesome job by taking the risk in playing challenging music pieces. I love the touching rendition of "Tanah Pusaka". Its so beautiful. I think you would have made the composer cried too. GRSB did the music from popular film Zorro and we had the chance of seeing our beloved drum major donning a Zorro mask. That got the crowd going. I could really say with all my heart that SMK Green Road was really entertaining that night. You brought Kuchingnites closer. I felt that GRSB had top 3 in their pocket. However i would like to give some constructive criticism:

1. Music has to be louder. It lacked the "goosebump" effect. I am not saying that don't care about dynamics but the sound has to be louder. Like f become ff . This is because we are outdoors and not indoors so you lacked the acoustics.

2. My favourite section, the trumpeters. I salute you for being able to play such hard scores when most of you are juniors. However, you guys have to work harder on articulation, blasting, tonguing, and timing. One tip is constantly doing sit-ups to have better breath control too and more power when playing.

3. Formation. We need to see more interesting formation. I felt that the 2nd song the formation can be done more. We need "jaw-dropping" and those special formation. Most probably it was last minute, but our footwork is world class. I know that you guys are using Cavaliers technique so that's good.

4. Woodwinds. We missed the powerful woodwinds. Saxophones were good. Flautist and the clarinetist has to step up their game. Green Road School Band is known for powerful woodwinds and let that legacy continue.

Hmm, other that that its ok.

After GRSB performance we all ran down to meet out "idols". Haha. Shook hand with the juniors and congratulate them. Everyone was happy and confident taht GRSB can win. We waited while being crazy again . Chatted with other seniors and teachers too. We weren't paying attention to the rest of the band because we were lazy. Haha.

GRSB warming-up
















Bustling Greenian Street















Random Photo

















Green Road and St.Joseph Mixing around

















Soon it was time for showtime again and all the bands get ready to march into the field. Kinda funny that GRSB and St.Joseph Kuching went in together with the same drum beat. Then, St.Teresa perform some songs. After that, It was time for the speeches. You know about the fact that women speaks 40,000 words a day? It was that time of the day. She had to speak so long. In addition, another guy gave a speech too. In the end, we were munching on Antonia's homemade muruku and mentos. Chatted about a lot of things regarding band and what we would do if GRSB got 1st place [that was how confident we were......i think] . Some say they will take off their shirts and run to the field. Antonia said she would throw her muruku into the field. Haha. Then it was time for the awards. It was very exciting. *beethoven in Cminor*

All the bands are waiting for this and now just from one microphone, a band's destiny can be changed forever. And we were shocked with the results. Seriously shocked.

1st - St. Joseph, Kuching
2nd - Chung Hua, Miri
3rd - St. Joseph, Miri

Best Colour Guard
Chung Hua, Miri

Best DM
chung Hua, Miri

Best Preparation
Chung Hua, Miri

Best Percussion
St. Joseph, Miri

We were happy that St.Joseph Kuching won however we were also sad at GRSB lost. They were 4th place i think. As they marched out of the field, tears flowed from their eyes. Supporters gave them a standing aviation as we clapped our hands. We were shocked,the teachers were shocked, the audience were also shocked at they could not believe GRSB wasn't even top 3. Standing speechless i really didn't know what to say. I thoroughly understand how they felt as i experienced it so many times this year. The feeling of disappointment. Nevertheless, they gained something more through the lost. I went to encourage those who are under ISCF. Teachers , seniors , and parents gave words of encouragement to cheer up the band members. We may cry now, but next time we cry for joy!!! I am glad that GRSB members could take the lost. I am proud of you guys!!!! What more, they gave a thanksgiving prayer. Such good spirit should be commended!!! Kudos to the leaders who kept their cool and lead them with the right mentality. Some band members stayed away from those who cry so that they won't cry. haha

I was happy that they put on their smiles and went back to the field for a phototaking session. Certainly they are not teens, but rather young men and women with mature minds!

Aunty Mei Queen giving some encouragement
















Posers :)















Pushers as in pushing each other















Happy taking photo















Best photo- One for the album!















Brass Section















Cute cute juniors-Future Leaders















The tired band members
















In conclusion, GRSB you're the best and you will go far next times. Never have i seen a band with such great potential which improves so rapidly in just a short time. My blessings goes to you! Go for it and be the best next year!!!!!!!