2010 to 2011

Dead tired.......

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That is how I felt in 2010. Maybe I have bitten more than I can chew, but there was no end to the on-going activities all year round.

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First the new year resolution that never happen and will never happen no matter how many times I put on my list. What was I suppose to do? Yeah, loose 10kg. There were some half hearted efforts here and there and I have reached the stage where friends said I look thinner than before. The lying weight machine said I am around 67kg to 68kg, but I guess in reality it's closer to 70kg give and take 1, 2kg depending on festive season. As such, I have decided to remove this totally from my resolution. No point lah.

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Other than that, what has happened the whole year?

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Failed JLPT 2

Was quite sad over this despite me wishing there was some miracle that I would somehow pass. Shows there is no short cuts to knowledge. Also made me realized my level was way below where I should be. Doubled my efforts by taking the Exam prep class on top of my usual class. Almost drove myself to the grave with that. Barely can keep up. In the end quit the Prep Class at the last quarter once I think I can be on my own. Some said it's a foolish decision. I guess I will only know when the result is out this Feb.

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Plays and Performance

Went to 4 performances, one overseas, 3 local. Crazy Christmas, Cindere - lah, Wong Tze Wah Talk show (2oth Anniversary) and last but not least Nodame Concert. All details can be found in Moo's blog. So I shall refrain from talking more about it since most of you read her blog as well as mine.. ha ha ha.

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3 overseas trip

Went to Beijing/Shanghai in April, Taiwan in October and Hong Kong in November. Blogged my Beijing halfway, haven't started on Taiwan not to mention Hong Kong.

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ABRSM Violin Grade 3

Took my first ever musical exam. Grade 3 Violin but nevertheless I had sleepless night over it. Playing on your own is already hard enough, playing with an accompaniment demands a collaboration of mind and proper synchronization which I haven't quite master. Anyway, for some lucky reason I passed with Distinction no less. Probably the Examiner pity old students like me.

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Aunty Status

Have come to terms, I am officially Aunty status. Little kids, market seller, promoters, even Chicky Pie call me aunty nowadays. I take this all in a stride now. No longer get upset over it but the one person I cannot forgive for calling me aunty is the grandfather that stay a few houses away. That day met him and the grand kid in the lift and grandfather said, " Stand aside and let aunty come in," gr.... make effort to dress up a bit this year.

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With all these happening last year, how can I not be tired?