Unproductive as shiz.
The March holidays have been completely unproductive, in my opinion. Sure, I got some work done, but (as usual) I didn't keep up with my own schedule and expectations. Still have lots more to study, and there are moments where I become so worried that I panic, and other moments where I just can't be bothered at all. I mean, it's only Block Test 1 after all... what can happen? But then again, this block test should be leading up to A Levels right? My mood keeps shifting, as usual.
Rumour has it that no one in Music achieved over 80 marks for practical this time round. Okay actually it's not so much of a rumour; our teacher said so himself. There's always room for improvement, after all. I'll just take this into my stride as a lesson to be learnt, a reminder that there's much more that can still be done.
On that topic, during piano lesson today my teacher was telling me not to play Bach for A's, which is great for me because I really can't play Baroque music well most of the time. After that my teacher said he wants me to play both Rachmaninoff etudes for A's and I was kind of surprised because I didn't have that in mind. Because one of them in particular (D minor) is such a challenge. I had only planned to play one of them (the easier one, obviously), but now it seems like I'm gonna have to play both. I do see the rationale behind it though. Not many people choose it, and it does pose a challenge so examiners would think it's bold for someone to be presenting such a piece for A Levels. Piano teacher also says that those two pieces will be the climax of my performance, which is reasonable.
Gonna go for a short shopping trip after blocks, hope that I'll be able to get everything I need/want currently :) Need retail therapy soon!
I admire people who don't allow time to disintegrate the value of friendship, but instead use time to strengthen it and to let it blossom. It's a real wonder, why some people can sustain friendships or relationships for so long without letting them fade, while others can't. And I know it looks easy, but behind the scenes it really takes a lot of effort to sustain such friendships. Because no two people are made perfect for each other; they can only learn to change and become more perfect for each other with time. I only hope that with time, I will be able to do the same. I've already failed before. And brought so much pain in the process. Was I stupid to start again? I don't know. Only time will tell.
VOTD:
"He has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time," 2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV)
Unproductive as shiz.
The March holidays have been completely unproductive, in my opinion. Sure, I got some work done, but (as usual) I didn't keep up with my own schedule and expectations. Still have lots more to study, and there are moments where I become so worried that I panic, and other moments where I just can't be bothered at all. I mean, it's only Block Test 1 after all... what can happen? But then again, this block test should be leading up to A Levels right? My mood keeps shifting, as usual.
Rumour has it that no one in Music achieved over 80 marks for practical this time round. Okay actually it's not so much of a rumour; our teacher said so himself. There's always room for improvement, after all. I'll just take this into my stride as a lesson to be learnt, a reminder that there's much more that can still be done.
On that topic, during piano lesson today my teacher was telling me not to play Bach for A's, which is great for me because I really can't play Baroque music well most of the time. After that my teacher said he wants me to play both Rachmaninoff etudes for A's and I was kind of surprised because I didn't have that in mind. Because one of them in particular (D minor) is such a challenge. I had only planned to play one of them (the easier one, obviously), but now it seems like I'm gonna have to play both. I do see the rationale behind it though. Not many people choose it, and it does pose a challenge so examiners would think it's bold for someone to be presenting such a piece for A Levels. Piano teacher also says that those two pieces will be the climax of my performance, which is reasonable.
Gonna go for a short shopping trip after blocks, hope that I'll be able to get everything I need/want currently :) Need retail therapy soon!
I admire people who don't allow time to disintegrate the value of friendship, but instead use time to strengthen it and to let it blossom. It's a real wonder, why some people can sustain friendships or relationships for so long without letting them fade, while others can't. And I know it looks easy, but behind the scenes it really takes a lot of effort to sustain such friendships. Because no two people are made perfect for each other; they can only learn to change and become more perfect for each other with time. I only hope that with time, I will be able to do the same. I've already failed before. And brought so much pain in the process. Was I stupid to start again? I don't know. Only time will tell.
VOTD:
"He has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time," 2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV)
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