By right, I should go to bed now. but I really felt like penning down my thoughts today. I suffered so many blows today. I don’t know why but I just cried. Is it because of tomorrow’s concert? Yeah, perhaps. Is it because of all the upcoming tests? Yeah, perhaps. Is it because of stress? Yeah, perhaps. Section mates, I am really sorry about today ‘cos I just broke down. I am afraid. I am afraid that our performance will not be as good. I have heard some criticisms about the musical evening and our previous concerts. Though it’s not even our fault, but the blame is always put on us.

The sales of the tickets have not been very good. Until now, the day before the concert, we only managed to sell slightly more than half of the seats. Teachers will blame us for our late submission of programme list and the publication matters. I realise that Crescentians have this very bad habit; to procrastinate till the last minute and try to finish everything in the shortest possible time. if we are going to be like this, all of us will soon be in deep deep trouble. I don’t like to do things last minute but the busy schedule really made me really confused as to which subject or matter I must settle first. Pressure has been given not only by teachers but also friends. I especially do not like those who like to compare one another’s progress and boast about one’s achievement. So what if you have finished something which I have not? Does that mean that you are going to get higher marks? I try to organise the things I want to do at night but sometimes, things do crop up last minute and I have to settle it first before going back to study. It irks me when people keep comparing themselves with one another. Everyone has their own weaknesses and strengths. Mr Ravi told us to recognise our own strength and most importantly, SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE.

I confessed that I am not a good leader. I can’t get things done in the shortest possible time and I can’t take stress. If you have seen the number of white hair on my head, you will know how stressed I am now. Being a councillor, friend, section leader and other projects’ head are no mean feat. The stress accumulated in me is significant. However, I always bottle up my sadness and never show it anyone else. I am really tired. It’s stressed to organise things. Sec 4 life is really pressurising. After this concert, I will be getting back Os express Chinese results. Before taking mid year exams, we still have to participate in SYF. Now, I don’t even have much time to study for my tests and exams. It’s such an irony because today I just finished a Chinese speech on the secrets to happiness.

Thanks to Liwei, Chee Shan, Janice, Wen Jun, Percussion Section and the others for cheering me up. I hope that even if there are only a few people who will be coming for our concert, band will still put up a splendid performance and stun everyone. When we were practising We Are All In This Together, I really could sense the unity of band. We swayed together not only as a section but also as a WHOLE BAND. I really treasure my last year in Band. I really hope the worst would not come. Everyone has put in so much effort in making this concert a success.

Lastly, Percussion! I am feeling better now. thank you for all your understanding and I am really proud of all of you! don’t be put off by my sadness today. be high tomorrow! Let the Percussion spirit soar!

ONE BAND ONE SOUND!