Hey.. My apologies for not blogging in a while.. Have been kinda busy this past few days. With SYF coming up and all. SYF is in exactly 10 days time.. Well starting from tomorrow, it is 10 days. Hmmm and so happens tomorrow is April Fool's day so all beware...

Err nothing really much happened this past few days. Erm was selected for prefect. Don't know why i was selected. But hope i will be able to handle the stress of being a prefect. Was a prefect in primary school so this won't be much of a trouble..'I think'.... Maybe St Pats people are harder to handle?

Ok today... Had an exchange programme with 14 other schools at Xinmin Secondary.. Some schools present were St Pats, St Andrews, IJTP, Dunman Sec and other schools. Those are all that i can remember at this moment. BUT before going for the exchange, the Sec 3 leaders stayed back in school after the rest of the band had left school for the exchange to handle the Sec 1s. Today was F*ucked up. There were lots of sec 1s missing giving stupid excuses. I don't know whether they will be ready for their first concert in time. With SYF just around the corner there's really not enough time for the sec 1s.

After SYF is over, all the attention will be focused on the Sec 1s. So I will really need the the help and support of the Sec 3 Batch as it is your junior's first concert. Don't u all feel the pressure at all?? The sec 3 leaders are feeling the pressure as SYF and Sec 1s first concert draws closer. When will you all wake up your whatever idea and realise that there is really not much time. Thats all I have to say with regards to the Sec 1s. It is all up to you.

Counting down... 11....10

Today on the way to school.. was listening to the radio in my dad's car. The news said that there was going to be heavy showers from like 7 to 8 in the morning. Could tell that it was going to rain by the colour of the sky. It was very dark. Was scared that I was going to be caught in the rain. Luckily i reached in time as moments after i stepped into school it started raining damn heavily. Everyone was to report to class. The field was damn cool looked like waves. PE was the first period and once again could not run 2.4 as it was raining. So tomorrow must run during recess. Waste of time only. This is the final stretch towards the SYF.. Final push for everything... The whole of next week got practice.. I am ready to go all out.. are u?? thats the question.. Just continue working hard and be musical..

When will I be Ok??.......

Ok.. lets start off with Saturday's Sec 1 practice. They had full band which was taken by me. I ran through two of their pieces for their 'First Concert'. It is not that bad BUT there is still lots of work to be done if they are to be ready for their concert on the 22nd of April. After the sec 1s practice, had lunch at the benches. was eating with Mr Heng, Sir Sheqal, Sir Donovan, Christopher and Russell. While we were eating, Mr Glosz came by. He asked us how the script is coming along. He wanted to compare ours to that of SAS. SAS script is like WOW... So out of this world.. Ours was nothing compared to theirs so we had to plan a new script. Mr Glosz was not happy with it.. The starting.. hiyo.. ok nevermind about that. Towards the end of practice, Mr Heng, Sir Donovan and I was sitting in the band office. We started thinking about the script. Suddenely, out of no where, we started coming up with interesting ideas. By the end of practice, we had out new script.. SAS script is out of this world... Ours is down to earth.. Their concert will be very interesting. Must thank Sir donovan for coming up with parts of the script.

Today.. morning had Cat Class.. We were watching PASSION OF THE CHRIST. We only managed to watch until after the part where JESUS was tortured. The girls could not stand watching that scene.. they were all closing their eyes all.. haha so funny. But yeah that scene is indeed kinda disturbing.. After class went for tuition then came home.. Slacked almost the whole day.. So bored.. Ok la thats basically my weekend. Boring right..

Still SICK................

Hey... its been a while since I last posted.. Just have been damn exhausted after coming back fom Malaysia. The worst thing is that I am sick like a dog.. Cannot stand it anymore.. throat hurting so much.. my fever is like on and off.. It comes up at certain times.. for example NOW... Hiyo.. can anyone help me?? Some special family recepie??

So Sick............

Hey all.. Just came back from Malaysia today.. Came back from a SYF Band Camp in KL, Shah Alam. I think its spelt like that.. Overall had lots of fun during this period.. hanging out with my friends and continue to work on our SYF piece.. On the last day od our camp we had a small concert featuring SPSMB, SASMB as well as SK Band.. SK Band played ' The Seventh Night Of July ' which i thought was very nice. The concert was not that bad except for when we played our first piece.. It did not go well at all.. One thing about the malaysian people they really appreciate music.. The applause we received.. We were the last band to perform so there was a request for and Encore.. In total we did to Encores and by the time the concert was eneded I was damn exhausted.. During this Band Camp we also celebrated St Patricks Day where we ate in a room full of green ballons and we had to wish everyone Happy St Patricks Day in the morning. As a council member, I or rather we were given the task of ensuring discipline, making sure everyone sleeps and wake up on time.. This morning was damn annoying.. People not knowing when to wake up and all... so had to go to evey single door to wake them up. Unfortunately, I did not manage to buy lots of things or take lots of pictures as I had wanted.. What a waste..

We arrived back in Singapore in the afternoon... On the last day of our holidays.. Give chance la.. We just came back from a camp abroad and u expect us to go to school tomorrow?? Cut us some slack la.. Not sure if everyone will be borded to go to school tomorrow.. WHY??? WHY??? Tjis is just not fair..

Well I hope everyone enjoyed their March holiday.. Although it will not be of much fun without me around right.. haha Just Kidding.. Its the start of a new term tomorrow.. I hope... NO i pray that i will be able to concentrate in class tomorrow and start off a new term well...

Wish me luck..............

Hey sry 4 not posting in a while.. have been kinda busy. Hmmm going to start by talking about Sunday.. Our batch had a performance by our very own self.. no seniors. This is the second the time we are doing this by ourselves. We the leaders of our batch was being evaluated on how we commanded the band on that day.. From the comments that we received, we still have to improve some more. After performing at the ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE, went for the SMU concert. The concert was not that bad. Saw some of my seniors performing at the concert.

Nothing much happened on Monday.. Had sec 1 practice. so it was ok..

Today brought my luggage to the band room. So we had a briefing about our trip. Today's practice was very interesting. My senior accidentaly threw the hall keys onto the 2nd floor and there was no way up SO mario had to climb through a window to retrieve the keys. It was quite scary having to climb up onto the ledge to carry mario into the window. I guess we all learnt a lesson today. NEVER throw keys.. even if u do.. AIM!!!!

Oh ya we will be away from Wednesday till Sunday.. SYF band camp.
So i apologise if I don't reply any msges.. Very expensive u know.. Oh ya if u want anything from Malaysia do tell me by tonight.. I will try to help u buy.. BUT of course u must pay me back :)

It has been a Band Marathon this week.. as the whole school was away in camp, we had to come for band everyday. The worst thing is we have to do some music appreciation thing for the sec 1s.. So boring..

Yesterday the good people from Wind Works came down to service our instrument for our KL trip. OH ya we will be leaving for KL on Wednesday.... SO those who wish to say their goodbyes please do it b4 wednesday haha..

Hmmm today had a section talk held by our good friend Ian Long.. Was very shocked by what ian said today.. did not know he had what it takes to talk like that.. I think our section benifited in some way or another thanks to the talk.. We should have frequent section talks so that we can understand what is happening to each individual.. From what i realised today, i still have a lot of to improve on.

The sec 3 batch came back from camp today.. Very early in the morning. and once again so sorry to my classmates if i was unable to join u all at the camp.. Well i hope u all had lots of fun at camp.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL...

Today had like a band marathon.. Reported in school at 7... Don't know why today started at 7.15. Usually start at 8.15 on Wednesdays but i guess since like the WHOLE school is at camp thats why start early.. Started band practice with technicals... They say its best to do technicals in the morning.. Don't know whether is really true anot? Once again did the Sec 1 music appreciation programme.. So boring..

During the afternoon practice.. My batch had full band to rehearse the pieces we are playing on Sunday and i will have to conduct 2 pieces.. This will be the first time i conduct the band at a public performance.. Hiyo so nervous.. Hope I don't screw up.. Please do come down and support the sec 3 batch as this will be our first performance in a long time where we are playing by ourselves.. It will be somewhere near the parliament house there. So please do come and support.. The performance will be from 4 - 5 so please come early :)

Hmmm gonna be leaving for KL in 7 days time.. Hope every1 will be able to know their work by then.. So as to not waste time when we are there.. We will be away from the 14th to 18th of March..

Hmmm had PE the first period today.. Had a substitute teacher as mrs yap was busy i think.. well who cares.. We did intervals. Had to complete 1 round in 1 min 45 sec... Did a total of 6 rounds a i manged to clock in less than 1 min 45 sec each round.. so proud of myself. haha

After that lessons continued as usual... Went for band prac... listened our recording at SCH with other recordings. I personally feel we can still do better.. So everyone make sure u continue working hard ok???

Today after band went to see my class off.. they were getting ready to leave for their sec 3 adventure camp which is in Malaysia. How i wish i could go with my class.. U know.. as a monitor must bond with my class.. but what a waste.. Cause we need to practice for St Patricks Day on Sunday.. If u all are free please do come down and support the band.. Not too sure about the details yet... BUT... I will let u all know in due time. please do come and support the band... It will be my batch performing for that day.. which means yours truly will be playing.. so this is a must see thing haha.. so thick skinned.. but please do come..

Today was a very boring day.. the usual go for cat class then go for tuition. See my Sundays are always like that. Todays cat class was damn retarded did some guessing game and i ended up saing the closing prayer.. haha why me??

After that in the evening went for mass. It was my sis's rite of election or something like that.. I am thinking of buying a clarinet?? should I?? anyone want to sponsor the money to buy me my clarinet?? For me anything also can.. E11, RC, Prestige, Tosca? I am fine with anything.. serious.. I am not joking.. so any takers??? please....

Today.. reported in school at 7.. and once again the security guard was talking about the snakes again.. hiyo... The day was saved when sir benjamin came with the key.. OMG thnx man..

Today sec 1 attendance was retarded.. had to give punishment to those who were late. Did not want to give punishment but had no choice.. needed to make sure everyone comes on time.

After that we had a rehearsal at the SCH for the SYF.. Only had like 1 hour 15 minutes so could not waste time.. Overall the rehearsal was successful.. we managed to play through without making any major screw ups... Really enjoyed the rehearsal. Once that was finished went to SAS band room to practice.. was quite a useful practice went into detail every single part.. Today was a successful day.. had a lot of fun :)

Counting the days till SYF...

Yeeeeesssssssss.. the exams are finally over.. Now all there is to worry about is whether the results will be good or bad.. So far only got back English which i did badly for.. 20/30 which is only a 66% plus. Just 1 more mark and i would have been able to get a A2. Damn...

Today was my last paper.. BIO.. which was err ok... After school went for band where we had full band in the hall. BUT before that.. we had to move percussion to the hall.. then back to the band room then once again back to the hall.. AS we were told what the cricket people were using the hall and all.. We did the video recording. but it was f*ucked up as people still did not know their work and everyone was not together. SYF is just 5 weeks away and we still have a lot to work on..

Why is all of this happening???

Timothy John Tjoe a.k.a TJ
Saint Patrick's School
3E3
SPSMB Almighty Clarinet Section
Band Major Music
30th August 1992

Playing soccer
Hanging out with friends
Making new friends
My BASS CLARINET
Hanging out in the band room
learning new stuff
all the usual shit