I’m back… (totally reminds me of the ACS dude opening when he stood up to start his reply speech!!)
Well, Dai, my sincerest apologies for the long delay.
Event: Tra'pT's fisrt live concert
Date: 02102004
Time: 1830-12300
Venue: Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands
Well, I went to Genting Highlands with Mel and Mei Ling to watch Nicholas Tse Live Concert. Yes, as all of you may have assumed even before i started describing the night, it wasn't a good one.
Before I go on any further, I'd like to declare that i'm no big Nicholas Tse fan. In fact, i wasn't a least bit excited about the whole idea.
Amazing and amusing are the two words I’d describe the crowd at the concert.
Some of the incidents below will prove my point precisely.
Incident No. 1:
I was there two hours before the concert started. Mel was afraid that other people would take our seats and we would have difficulty getting into the hall. So, we spent the first two hours sitting waiting for time to pass.
Amusing really.
Incident No. 2:
Mel spent RM17 buying the blink-blinks (glow in the dark sticks and lights). I refused to purchase one and she bought one for me.
Incident No.3:
The fans started a chant (Ting Fung! Ting Fung! Ting Fung!) that lasted barely a minute at seven.
Incident No.4:
The concert started at eight thirty and yes, everyone started screaming, Every time he gets nearer to the crowd, they scream even louder. The blink-blinks were waved at an amazing speed tirelessly. I tried doing that for a song and I switched hands 6 times.
Incident No.5:
Mel was soooo funny.
She didn’t know the lyrics of the songs.
I think she was just humming to it while waving the blink-blinks.
Incident No.6:
I yawned at an average of 3 times for every single song he performed. Bad songs selection.
Incident No.7:
He took of his jacket at got everybody screaming (what a bunch of perverts!).
Incident No.8:
He threw autographed caps and soccer balls to the crowd. You should really witness how they fought for it. LOL. They were practically rolling on the floor.
Incident No.9:
Every single time he gets closer to the crowd, you’ll see all camera fixed cell phones in the air trying to snap a picture. They not only fail to realize the fact that pictures on camera phones are bad, that guy up there wasn’t there photo shoot. He was jumping around with a guitar he barely played.
Incident No.10:
He had a little talk in the middle of the show. I, however, failed to catch what he was saying. And every single time, he tried to say something; the freaks there will interrupt him.
Incident No.11:
He came down from the stage once or twice to get closer to the crowd. You will see people automatically run the front to catch a glimpse of him. Most of them were male fans.
Incident No.12:
Gifts. A common token of appreciation of a good show and a sign of obsession. The fans threw flowers on stage cause they were too far and couldn’t reach him. One of the hit his face (bulls eye). Try bras mate, bras. What can he do with flowers?
Incident No.13:
There was an audience two rows in front of us that were smoking. I threw something at her. It barely caught her but it hit her friend and he turned back. Mel and me were pretending to wave our blink-blinks while they search for the culprit. Great satisfaction.
Incident No.14:
After the concert, I suggested and helped Mel pull down one of the hang-ups on the walls. I couldn’t believe I did that!
Incident No.15:
Nic Tse cannot.. I repeat.. cannot sing in English in spite of the years he spent in Canada with high school education in a conservative English School.
Well…
It wasn’t the most exciting experience. The most satisfying part of the whole process was how Mel was so happy that evening and I shared that evening with her. You think you know, but you have no idea how happy she was. She didn’t want to sleep that night.
Cheers..
[[ music ]] Ahora Quien-Marc Anthony
[[ mood ]] amused
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Well, I have finally decided to make an entry in case I do not get through the examinations. So, if I’ve died, I’ve said something to all that has been visiting this blog. (Peeps, if you see me lying on the table not moving for more than one minute, call the ambulance. There’s a high probability that I’d suffer from a cardiac arrest in the middle of my papers.)
Where shall I begin?
The Eskimos, they say have a hundred (maybe a thousand) words for snow. The English language unfortunately is not as creative. We, however have vast opportunities in describing a word with adjectives. Certainly, love is one of those opportunities. So is friendship. Good friend. Best friend. Childhood friend. Special friend. Whatever we use, different words or adjectives, few could deny the nearly infinite meaning to this word.
Friendships, they say were never really meant to last forever. The truth that I have not been hanging out with the same crowd eleven or twelve years ago proves exactly that. Keeping friendships aren’t exactly something I’m gifted with (ego). My most successful attempt came only five or six years ago when I met some amazing people, which for better or worse (I don’t know) changed my life drastically.
I hate to be saying this, but as most of you might have recalled the time when I was still a little (short) snobbish ass, I’ve got to tell you now after all these years that I was just putting a straight face which apparently, all of you fell for. I didn’t talk a lot. I did not hang out with others. And yes, I was a social outcast. Well, what can I say? If you open a door to let one person into your life, more will come.
Fortunately, the doors did open in the end and some very important people did come into my life. Of course, I wasn’t entirely sure if I was hanging out with the right crowd. You know how teachers and parents always warn you about choosing the right friends. I was just being careful! In my case, I had friends that took newborn rats as pets, friends that do not do their homework and friends that cut classes just to… dance?
2000- the beginning of my secondary education. By now, those who were in style surrounded me. I had the head prefect as a close friend. The top student was one of my closest friends. I had ballerinas, school athletes, society leaders blah, blah, blah…… all around me. And, when you are in the middle of such a crowd with not a single star on the shoulder, I am almost certain that you won’t feel good. Okay, maybe a little lack of self-esteem and confidence!
So, being the freak I was, I joined the swimming team. Hah! Try to beat that! Yes … ego… and getting ahead was more important that getting along. Well, I’ve got broader shoulders and stronger arms than I use to have. I’ve made it a point to build all that, just to look bigger and hopefully more important.
Even later, when I joined the debate team, it was the fear of loosing and trepidation or humiliation that motivated me. Sigh… ego…
THE EGO HAS LANDED..
Looking back at the times I’ve spent on self-discovery includes rebelling teachers, fighting for what I believe failing to realize that I still wouldn’t get my way, seeing the disciplinary teacher for laughing in class, standing in the corner for the same reason, nearly sacked by a bitch, blah blah blah… I guess I’ve really did come a long way. And in my final year of school, I really have a lot to cheer about. I’m a monitor of one of the best classes in school for two years, a treasurer for two societies and I’m a school debater. I’ve got positions. I’ve had my fair share of glamour. I have achievements and accomplishments. I’ve got everything I ever wanted five or six years ago.
But I guess, it is now that when I have it all, it all doesn’t seem as exciting or as significant after all. And, it is not my achievements as a student or my accomplishments as a leader that brings me the contentment, satisfaction, joy and happiness I’ve been searching for.
In fact, my greatest achievement is to have finally find people whom I can agree with, people whom share the same visions as I do and above all people who have expressed amusement and shed tears and howl with me. I no longer care if you think I’m a pompous bitch or a sickening ass. It all just doesn’t matter to me.. anymore… hmph… I’m happier now than I was five or six years ago.
My highest gratitude goes out to all my friends.J
So, with this longer than usual entry, I’d like to express my appreciation for those who’ve walk along me through the entire journey this far.
Pooi Yeng, you’re on top of the list. You are one person that made me feel that being a monitor isn’t so bad after all. Always the first to greet me in the morning … usually with a smile.. always the first to offer help. It’s the simplest things you do that make you stand out from the rest. Thank you.
Tin, what can I say? I’m not a sure if you’ve always been there but you’ve been there most of the time. One of the biggest change in my life is meeting you. You’ve got no idea the difference you make … I love you.
Mel, cheers to times we’ve spent together… for tolerating me and sharing all you’ve got with me. I love you too. Cheers.
May,... you're like a sister to me. I love you too...
Sarah, thank you.. for always trying to help.
Yee San, hmm… I love you.. there.. I said it! I do… I really do.. I’d probably still think you’re an annoying freak if it wasn’t for the debate sessions we had. Thank goodness we were in the same team. You’re simply amazing.
Jacq, you are one of the funniest people I’ve met. Thank you for making me a debater and forcing me into the team. It’s been great while it lasted. A Ferrari shirt from Italy?
I-Vee, I have absolutely no idea why you’re on the list. You are such an annoying freak. Somehow, I tolerate that.
Khian, thank you for continuously trying to make me laugh… you are sooooo funny. Thanks for making me do add maths and keeping the class clean.
Dai, you are one person that has an ego as big as mine. You’ve got no idea the amount of respect I have for you.
Kiran, thanks.
Mei Ling, how can I forget you?… You’ve been very helpful.. reach for the stars… forget the bad times… you’re a legend.
Keng Yee, you’ve thought me all I know… I don’t know where to begin. You made me the speaker I am today. The amount of confidence and faith in me was essential. I have no idea how the team would’ve turned out if it wasn’t for you.
Lili, I LOVE YOU! ..hmph… there I said it….
Grace, Lydia… amazing dudes… cheers.
Thank you peeps. I love you all.
Cheers.
[[ music ]] Usher- The Simple Things
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