Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Shawn's birthday
24 March 2009
Happy Birthday Shawn!! May all your wishes come true!!
Trained to Yishun to meet Amanda, Jermayne, TJ and Shawn.As Amanda have already reached Northpoint, the four of us went there to look for her and had Long John Silver for lunch. After lunch and chat chat a while, we send Shawn and TJ away to Bishan and three of us went quickly buy a present for Shawn.
We took some timee to decide what to buy for Shawn, as the only thing I know is that he likes soccer and supports Liverpool..So, in the end, we bought him photo frames, a black and a white one.
After which, Philip took bus to ACCESS for sparkz lesson from 3-4.30pm. Then left with me and amanda..we 2 found a place to sit then chat a while, before Amanda's parents came to fetch her to somewhere go see her wheelchair. Then, I trained to bishan meet TJ, shawn at Bishan there play arcade.
After Sparkz, philip went to Bishan to find us, and continue celebrating Shawn's birthday. He treated $5 for arcade and played Air Hockey, while I also contributed $4 forr Daytona. However, it didnt work out. the Air Hockey, Philip won three rounds, against Tj, me and Shawn. Well, he's good.
Ate dinner, chatted a while, before going back home..
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Guitar Practice
Last, last week, Shawn came my house practice guitar. He use my guitar practice the basics which I advised him to, which is Right here Waiting, and If we hold on Together. The first time, He was abit slow to change, but its only natural, coz he hasnt got used to the pace as yet. Still for first few times practice, i felt he did well.
After guitar, we 2 went down play soccer at void deck there. Actualy wanted to play light de, but I was so determined to practice myself that in the end we 2 play match 1 v 1, ended 2-2..
Second day that he came play guitar again in that same week, he quickly improved, with increase in the speed of his changing of the tabs for Right here Waiting, and If we hold on Together. I am not surprised with his improvement in a space of just 2 days...he is a good guitar player. I tiink he got the potential if he constantly practice. He is a good "signing" for our guitar group.
On the second day, we 2 again went down play soccer. This time, both of us were more prepared, and we played "competitively" from the start, with that more "quality". This time the match ended 10-10. Our skills are almost equal as seen by the scores.haha..
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Friday, March 27, 2009
KBox with AWWA clique
21 March, Saturday
KBox!! I have been looking forward to it since they started discussing the possibility of KBox. I meet Shawn at Yishun interchange there take bus to AWWA together..
We reach there..got to the pantry to see Philip tuitioing Khristine. At the same time, I I was surpprised, such that for a moment I didnt manage to recongnise her at first sight, to see Pinxiu there too. Chatted abit with her and them.Then also went to the conference have lunch together after that, cos Janice say that got food then ask us go eat.
As mentioned, we planned to go Kbox that day. But, AWWA on the same day got an event going on, coincidentally also going KBox. We(planned ourselves de) actually wanted to go Hougang KBox there, but I heard from khristine that can join them, so...join lor. We then take AWWA van to the KBox centre.
Upon reaching there, I just felt abit emo(uneasy) that it was strange that we follow them, when we are not supposed to..nvm la forget it...
Then those AWWA clients that go the event de, were assigned room 20, while we were assigned their neighbour, room 21. If I am not wrong, room 21 was the exact room that tt time clique went to celebrate Amanda's birthday on the 10th January...Flashback haha...
Started KBox..room got Philip, shawn, me, Huiqi, Khristine, TJ, while amanda later also joined us..Shawn and Khristine duet-ed..I also duet with Amanda, Righ Here Waiting and Close to You by carpenters. Her singing is very good, and well, I was abit paiseh when duet with her...nvm la she my best friend, so i like it hehe..
Happy times fly by, soon we stopped singing, and instead started cam whoring. Haha. Some of the pics taken:
TJ, Philip, shawn, me
Me, and best friend, Amanda=) Like this
Hui Qi, me=)
Khristine with the guys=)
Hui Qi and guys=)
From left: Amanda, Khristine, Shawn, Huiqi, TJ, Philip, me
Love this <3<3<3<3<3>
Love AWWA Clique la...alot of good memories to saviour...
After KBox, met my parents at City hall there eat Sizzler for dinner..
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
"Lets Talk: Life After School" Workshop
Saturday I went for my guitar lesson as usual from 11-12.30pm. Sharman joined our class as a new but experienced guitar player. The rest(Amanda, YP, TJ, Jonathan, Peter, Shawn) attended lesson as normal. Sharman received a good welcoming from our guitar clan. He being an experienced guitar player, having played during his scholl day after chatting casually with him played some of his favoured songs, such as 童话 among others. Many of the clients was mesmerised by his ability to play so well. I tink he is a very good addition to the guitar group, and I hope we all are able to learn from him too.
In addition, Daniel introduced us to play a new song melody: My Heart Will Go On, by Celine Dion. I and Amanda were the first ones to try out playing the new song. Well, I got to say that it was quite encouraged for Amanda and me that, after a few attempts on playing the tabs, we played out and the actual tune of the song came out for us.
As guitar coordinator, I also shared my opinions to Daniel that,, having a majority of the class being new to the group, i suggested to him that we have the class like a "lecture", meaning he teach us the skills once, and we all learn at the same time, instead of teaching individually. Moreover, Amanda, me and TJ, being experienced, are also able to help the new clients if they encountered any particular problems. I personally tink it is a good suggetions as we all can learn at the same pace, and also able to help out with teaching too, which would then improve my guitar skills further.
As they continued to practice at their own pace, I also asked Daniel to help me correct the way I have been playing. For the past week, I have been practicing chords(Lemon Tree). So during the lesson, I showed him how I played, then from there he tried to correct my mistakes. Moreover, he also gave me some advice on improving my game, such as learning to play songs at a suitable pace to suit with the actual song. I felt I picked up much skills which with practice, I hope I am able to improve on my guitar skills.
Then, Janice, me and Daniel had a discussion on what song to play for TM's Special Awards performance this August. After some time of suggestions, we decided that eacxh member of guitar is to think and give a suggestion of a song that is suitable for Special Awards performance. The lesson thus concluded at 12.30pm, before we had our lunch(McDelivery lol) and prepared for the "Lets Talk: Life After School" Workshop, which was to begin at 2pm.
While having our lunch, we chatted and mingled among ourselves as usual. TJ, Khristine, and philip all told jokes for everyone to hear and liven up the atmosphere. Philip, well, his jokes will always make the atmosphere "cold"(冷笑话)(we were already under the air con). His jokes would always make everyone laugh la, especially make Amanda laugh haha fun heehee. Khristine and TJ also shared some of their jokes which were both funny and lame.
2pm, went for the "Lets Talk: Life After School" Workshop, which was also held in the conferece room. Waited for all the participants to join in. I saw a couple of familiar faces, such as huiping and kai ting among others. As for those new clients, I got the opportunity to meet more new friends in AWWA which is always good, yea.
The workshop started with some ice-breaking games: 2 truths and 1 lie. After which the clients were split into 2 groups.
As the title "Lets Talk: Life After School" suggest, the workshop is a dialogue session with the clients to share their thoughts on their life after completing their education, meaning about finding work after we graduated. My group shared their opinions of the ability to find jobs despite their disabilities. They also shared their several concerns regarding the workplace. For clients who are on wheelchair shared abt their concerns of the workplace being wheelchair-accessible. For many(me included), the fear of not being accepted in the working society was the main talking point in our group. Some clients who had working experience, also shared with us about their experience. He advised us that when we find jobs, we should tell the employees what we can do, instead of letting our disabilities take control of us.
After both groups shared about each client's thouhts and opinions and written them down on the board, each group was supposed to present what each group had. I represented my group to be the presenter. Well, i shared with the rest about the dreams and obstacles with regards to finding a job after school.
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Monday, March 09, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
DMIT 0804 Class Chalet
From 2-4th March 2009, I went for 0804 class chalet at the Costal Sands Resort in Pasir Ris. It was very fun being with the class again, but this time enjoying time together. I really loved and enjoyed it alot la
On 2nd March(monday), I was excited to know that I would be going for my first ever class chalet with MIT 0804, my poly classmates..Went to meet them at Pasir Ris MRT at around 1pm. Saw Weiye there first, slowly followed by my other friends.
After the arrival of all, we took a bus from the Interchange to near Downtown East, and walked in to the chalet where it was held.
Upon arrival to the chalet, we quickly helped to pack everything in order. We also sat arounnd to start playing a few rounds of poker cards. Played both dai-di and also "21" . In the end i always lose lol, but nvm i still enjoy alot. Slowly, the rest of the class, Ethel, Colin, Joanna slowly joined us. I also see Joe playing his guitar. He very good lor chords all can play into songs. I learned from him abit here and there. Also lent his guitar to play for a while, get the feel of ausotic guitar with nylon strings, play until hand pain, haha.. We also sing some songs(情非得已 etc.) together with Joe playing the guitar(chords) for the song. It was quite funny as we tried to see the lyrics and sing while he played his guitar.
BBQ-ed at night. They all cooked while i tried my best to help in any way. Well, thanks to those pple that helped me la. Ate quite alot of food 4 BBQ..Joe's friends also joined us, playing guitars too. It was quite interesting to look at them play their stuff while i see and try to learn from them. Hong Wei and Wei Kang came at 10+pm..
After BBQ, Ethel, Hong Wei, me, Wei Kang went upstairs the bedroom there play poker cards in air con room, very cooling and fun. WeiYe and Weishen soon also joined us chatting, then WeiYe shared about his NS experience and his stories..I just sit on bed listen. When they went out chill at night, i didnt follow them though..overnight-ed for 1 night sleep at 2+am on the floor, let the girls sleep on bed, wake up around 8am coz air con too cold liao. Then next morning went home lor.
Thanks class 0804 for the class chalet and the BBQ. Must thank Ethel for sending me out to the bus stop when i not sure of the direction, though it was raining heavily. Thanks la Ethel=) Overall, I enjoyed alot with 0804 and also it was a fun expperience in my first ever class chalet. Thanks for the memories, 0804.. love u guys always! I<3 MIT 0804
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
