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Daioh

Apologies, for its been ages since I posted!

Well, school work is catching up to me, but with God's strength I will pull through. Specifically have 3 deadlines on the following week, though one of the group presentations is already settled. Left a solo project and a group proposal due. Besides that I've been rather fine. Busy doing readings, and over the past week all my weekday evenings were full with activities, which kind of restricted any time for other things.

The car's been giving a bit of problems with it stuttering whenever I come to a stop, so got it checked out and sent for maintenance with a hefty fee, but its now good as new, all clean and better than ever!

On thursday went with Vanessa and her family to go watch Tao: The Art of Drums at the Esplanade, and as a supporter of all things Japanese, watching the Japanese Drums being played was exciting, and they impressive thing is the incorporation of many aspects of the culture of drums: it being an aspect of war, work, history, mythology and leisure. Also the performances were so dynamic that there was never a dull moment. =)

Yup here's a pic.


Saturday's YE was a little nerve wracking, with the debate going on between both sides. My side was pretty quiet so had to step up. Thankful that Sherrill stepped up too... I guess I am pretty weak at rallying people for that kind of thing so gotta work on that. Vanessa was pretty shaken up by the build up of lots of stressors during the week, so had to be strong for her too, and I think I did a pretty good job of that. =)

And a happy birthday to her today! Went over to spend some time with her and give her some gifts. Can tell she really appreciated them and when that happened my heart soared. Could tell she was having the time of her life. =D

Other things: for leisure, I'm done with Chopin's Minute Waltz, which wasn't as tough as I envisioned it. Just a lot of finger dexterity involved. My next project will be Chopin's Nocturne Op.9 No.2. Its the most famous one everyone should've heard it before. Also, watching a new, rather cute anime: Azumanga Daioh. About the school life of a couple of funny girls, much like Lucky Star, except less random.

And a second pic! The characters from Azumanga Daioh. From the left Yomi, Osaka, Chiyo, Sakaki, Kagura and Tomo!


Well will update on how my deadlines are going, so keep tuning in! Sorry for the break in posting. =)

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