MEMORIES

Wednesday (10/5/2006 , 7.30 am – 5.00pm ), this might be the last choir practice for the 5th formers and upper sixes. We rehearsed for the state level competition, which is due to tomorrow. Such a long day it was. However, it turned out to be one of the most memorable sessions. We sang all the songs we’ve learnt, we reminisced the ups and downs of the choir, we strolled down memory lane………

“ Kar Leong used to be a cry baby…..”

“ Ivan likes to gibber……eew ! ”

“ Kok Yew was such a busybody…. ”

And there are also compliments…….

“ The gals are fantastic !! ” (6 gals to 30 boys, sounds impossible right ?)

“ The form 3s have improved tonnes !”

Seems like all of us have grown a lot in a jiffy. Stronger ties have been fostered between us unnoticeably. Being through all sorts of challenges and cherished moments together, we’ve grown to love one another, we’ve grown to respect one another, and most importantly, we’ve grown to love music, which is the main force that unites us, in a way or another. Passion towards music has brought us into this family, and I believe being a part of it has indeed changed us in some ways, not to mention the improvement of vocal qualities. I still remembered vividly that when I first joined the club, the others were totally strangers to me and I could never have guessed that these mere member-member relationships will evolve into powerful, closely-knitted bonds where we treat each other as brothers and sisters of our own flesh and blood. These relationships are quite rare, especially among conventional Malaysian Chinese and these friends are not easily encountered in our daily lives. Reminiscence may be sweet but it could also be maudlin sometimes. Everytime, the thought of graduating form 6 gives me both excitement and sadness. Leaving this school means the beginning of a new chapter in my life, but it also means bidding farewell to my endeared friends. However, form six is after all not too bad an option for pre-u studies. People who have walked in and out of my life within this two years, especially my best friends and fellow choir members, will be etched in my heart forever as the remnants of my f6 life in sam tet. Needless to say, the fond memories will never fade even if we have to go separate ways to pursue our ambitions. I love ya, pals !