Thursday, May 04, 2006
Today's practice has made me quite nostalgic. Not only because things will never be the same without Mrs Koh, but more importantly, I discover we, the NJ Piano Ensemble, have what it takes to be a true CCA.
CCA is initially created to allow students to pursue their interests outside classrooms. They are meant to be enjoyable, fun and memorable. In fact, I strongly believe that when students graduate from school, our CCA form a big part of our memories. I was fortunate to realise the importance of a good CCA when I was in Nanyang. Academic life in Nanyang was extremely stressful, but luckily, my CCA make my two years there worthwhile. You can trust your friends to make you laugh and brighten up your day even in your darkest moments. The worst thing a CCA can do is to add on to your stress. Given our workload from the academic subjects, there is certainly no need to stress oneself further. However sad to say, there are some CCAs who are like that. They are too obsessed about achievements and eventually, the members dread going to the CCA. I used to have this feeling too. But now, after every Piano Ensemble practice, I go back feeling happier than I had ever felt for that day. Like today, I was feeling a bit down before practice. There are just so much work to do. But after practice, I was reminded by my dear friends that there are just so much to life than just school work. It is certainly not worth feeling sad and spoiling my own mood over such things. Sometimes, that is all we need. When things go wrong, we just needed someone else to remind us that life is always wonderful no matter what happens.
In conclusion, I just to want to thank everyone: Angela, Yan Qin, Huei Li, Michelle, Mu Feng, Chu Ling, Schezn, Adrian and not forgetting Mrs Koh for making such a POSITIVE difference to my life. Although it had only been less than half a year, I already had good memories that I hold on dearly. All these wouldn't be possible without you all. Thanks a million! :-)
THE PIANISTS. 6:42 PM
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